GRE Word List

POISE

balance

The meaning of the word poise is balance.

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WordMeaning
scabbarda sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
ennuia feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom
preyan animal taken by a predator as food
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
dramaa composition (see composition
yeomanan attendant or officer in a royal or noble household
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
bestialof or relating to beasts