GRE Word List

POISE

balance

The meaning of the word poise is balance.

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matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state
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inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
piquantengagingly provocative
gastronomythe art or science of good eating
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
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