GRE Word List
POISE
good judgment with composure; balance; V: place in a carefully balanced position
The meaning of the word poise is good judgment with composure; balance; V: place in a carefully balanced position.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| decry | express strong disapproval of; condemn openly (something dangerous to the public); disparage; Ex. decry the violence of modern films |
| gape | open widely; open the mouth wide; stare wonderingly with the mouth open; CF. agape |
| conclusive | decisive; ending all debate |
| exegesis | explanation, especially of biblical(of the bible) passages |
| prize | pry; move with a lever; value highly; esteem; Ex. his most prized possession; N: something captured during war-time (esp. an enemy ship) |
| correlation | mutual relationship |
| marred | damaged; disfigured; V. mar: spoil; disfigure |
| laggard | slow; sluggish; N: one who lags; straggler |
| anomalous | abnormal; irregular |
| cursory | casual; hastily done with little attention to detail |
