GRE Word List

POISE

balance

The meaning of the word poise is balance.

Random words

WordMeaning
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
grandiosecharacterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration
jaundicedaffected with or as if with jaundice
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
smotherto kill by depriving of air