GRE Word List
POISE
balance
The meaning of the word poise is balance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |
| tremor | a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease |
| vendetta | blood feud |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |
| entice | to attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt |
| cite | to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) |
| voyeur | someone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts |
| endear | to cause to become beloved or admired |
| assiduous | showing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application |
| repercussion | reflection |