GRE Word List
POISE
balance
The meaning of the word poise is balance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |
| caldron | a large kettle or boiler |
| exacerbate | to make more violent, bitter, or severe |
| dazzle | to lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light |
| accede | to express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand |
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |
| degenerate | having declined or become less specialized (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state |
| modicum | a small portion : a limited quantity |
| catapult | an ancient military device for hurling missiles |