GRE Word List

POISE

balance

The meaning of the word poise is balance.

Random words

WordMeaning
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
anachronisman error in chronology
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
demisedeath
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
seasoneda time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
confideto have confidence : trust