GRE Word List

POISE

balance

The meaning of the word poise is balance.

Random words

WordMeaning
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
rejuvenateto make young or youthful again : give new vigor to
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
dismissto permit or cause to leave
bastiona projecting part of a fortification
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel