GRE Word List

POISE

balance

The meaning of the word poise is balance.

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WordMeaning
adulterateto corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
transpireto take place : go on
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
hindmostfarthest to the rear : last
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently