GRE Word List
POISE
balance
The meaning of the word poise is balance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
| anachronism | an error in chronology |
| kindred | of a similar nature or character : like |
| glutinous | having the quality of glue : gummy |
| demise | death |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| seasoned | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| transmute | to change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form |
| confide | to have confidence : trust |