GRE Word List

POISE

balance

The meaning of the word poise is balance.

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WordMeaning
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
shoddya reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit
shearto cut off the hair from