GRE Word List

POISE

balance

The meaning of the word poise is balance.

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WordMeaning
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
spasmodicrelating to or affected or characterized by spasm
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
hummocka rounded knoll or hillock
sundryincluding many things of different kinds : miscellaneous
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
trimto remove by or as if by cutting