GRE Word List

POISE

balance

The meaning of the word poise is balance.

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WordMeaning
supplicateto make a humble entreaty
profligatewildly extravagant
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
generalitythe quality or state of being general
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable