GRE Word List

POISE

balance

The meaning of the word poise is balance.

Random words

WordMeaning
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
coymarked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness
convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
repudiateto refuse to accept
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated