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
piscatorialpiscatory
psychicof or relating to the psyche : psychogenic
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
bestowto put to use : apply
archipelagoan expanse of water with many scattered islands
maelstroma powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
enraptureto fill with delight
caricatureexaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics