GRE Word List

POISE

balance

The meaning of the word poise is balance.

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WordMeaning
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
egressa place or means of going out : exit
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
tillerone that tills : cultivator