GRE Word List

POISE

balance

The meaning of the word poise is balance.

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WordMeaning
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
cohabitto live together as or as if a married couple
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
indissolublenot dissoluble
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impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor