GRE Word List
POISE
balance
The meaning of the word poise is balance.
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centrifuge | a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects |
spasmodic | relating to or affected or characterized by spasm |
mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
causal | expressing or indicating cause : causative |
resentment | a feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury |
hummock | a rounded knoll or hillock |
sundry | including many things of different kinds : miscellaneous |
swelter | to suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat |
gerrymander | the act or method of gerrymandering |
trim | to remove by or as if by cutting |