GRE Word List

POISE

balance

The meaning of the word poise is balance.

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WordMeaning
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
clownfarmer
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
incarcerateto put in prison
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark
calculatedapt
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful