GRE Word List

POISE

balance

The meaning of the word poise is balance.

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WordMeaning
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luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
catechismoral instruction
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition
lunarcrescent
dialecticalof, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
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denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame