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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| apposite | highly pertinent or appropriate : apt |
| periphery | the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve |
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| silt | loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter |
| dart | a light spear |
| brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |
| repose | a state of resting after exertion or strain |
| dubious | unsettled in opinion : doubtful |
| reprimand | a severe or formal reproof |
| horde | a political subdivision of central Asian nomads |