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.

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WordMeaning
airyof or relating to air : atmospheric
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
grazeto feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton
fraughtfull of or accompanied by something specified
fruitfulyielding or producing fruit
disconsolatecheerless
parallelismthe quality or state of being parallel
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop