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
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
monochromea painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue
sticklerone who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
plagiarizeto steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
lampoonsatire
obliqueneither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined