GRE Word List

POSTURE

the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose

The meaning of the word posture is the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose.

Random words

WordMeaning
definitiveserving to provide a final solution or to end a situation
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
gruntto utter a grunt
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection