GRE Word List

POISE

balance

The meaning of the word poise is balance.

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WordMeaning
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
endueprovide
virtuosoone who excels in the technique of an art
tribunala court or forum of justice
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
missivea written communication : letter
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole