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
dooma law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
strutto become turgid : swell
detachedstanding by itself : separate
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
quoruma select group
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies