GRE Word List
POISE
balance
The meaning of the word poise is balance.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indoctrinate | to imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle |
| unwitting | not knowing : unaware |
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |
| judicious | having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment |
| generality | the quality or state of being general |
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| autopsy | an examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease |
| glare | to shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light |
| render | to melt down |
| creed | a brief authoritative formula of religious belief |