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
festerto generate pus
aptitudeinclination
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
nostalgiaa wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition
abjureto renounce upon oath
ligneousof or resembling wood
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
foresightan act or the power of foreseeing : prescience
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable