GRE Word List
POISE
balance
The meaning of the word poise is balance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cipher | zero |
| impalpable | incapable of being felt by touch : intangible |
| transpose | to change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of |
| chronicle | a historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation |
| remiss | negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless |
| altruistic | relating to or given to altruism: |
| disproportion | lack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity |
| outspoken | direct and open in speech or expression : frank |
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |
| brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |