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 |
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| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| jetsam | the part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore |
| fracas | a noisy quarrel : brawl |
| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
| frolicsome | full of gaiety : playful |
| fluency | the quality or state of being fluent |
| alliteration | the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs) |
| purge | to clear of guilt |
| tribute | something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved |
| gullible | easily duped or cheated |