GRE Word List
POISE
balance
The meaning of the word poise is balance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inured | to accustom to accept something undesirable |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |
| clasp | a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together |
| trek | to make one's way arduously |
| purveyor | one that purveys |
| curb | an edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter |
| clamor | noisy shouting |
| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |
| grisly | inspiring horror or intense fear |