GRE Word List

POISE

balance

The meaning of the word poise is balance.

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WordMeaning
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
peerlessmatchless
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
yena strong desire or propensity
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
effluviuman invisible emanation
rigto fit out with rigging
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah