GRE Word List

POISE

balance

The meaning of the word poise is balance.

Random words

WordMeaning
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year
solublesusceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water
suckleto give milk to from the breast or udder
betokento typify beforehand : presage
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken