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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
| stench | stink |
| strangle | to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle |
| monastic | of or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns |
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| resourceful | able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means |
| inveterate | confirmed in a habit : habitual |
| rummage | to make a thorough search or investigation |
| zest | a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring |
| accessible | capable of being reached |