GRE Word List

POISE

balance

The meaning of the word poise is balance.

Random words

WordMeaning
reciprocateto give and take mutually
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
energizeto make energetic, vigorous, or active
recessthe action of receding : recession
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
dourstern
snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy