GRE Word List

POISE

balance

The meaning of the word poise is balance.

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WordMeaning
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
subjectiveof, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
shearto cut off the hair from
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
executorone who executes something
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
phariseea member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law