GRE Word List

POISE

balance

The meaning of the word poise is balance.

Random words

WordMeaning
pedestriancommonplace
kudospraise given for achievement
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
suffragistone who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
enactto establish by legal and authoritative act
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting