GRE Word List

POISE

balance

The meaning of the word poise is balance.

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WordMeaning
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
vendettablood feud
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
voyeursomeone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts
endearto cause to become beloved or admired
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
repercussionreflection