GRE Word List

POISE

balance

The meaning of the word poise is balance.

Random words

WordMeaning
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
ossifyto change into bone
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
homespunspun or made at home
predetermineforeordain
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
sleightdeceitful craftiness
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout