GRE Word List

POISE

balance

The meaning of the word poise is balance.

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WordMeaning
metallurgicalthe science and technology of metals
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
quipa clever usually taunting remark : gibe
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
decimateto select by lot and kill every tenth man of
shuffleto mix in a mass confusedly : jumble
tutelageinstruction especially of an individual