GRE Word List

POISE

balance

The meaning of the word poise is balance.

Random words

WordMeaning
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
crustthe hardened exterior or surface part of bread
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
delugean overflowing of the land by water
archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
spryable to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble
schemea plan or program of action
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
denizeninhabitant