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
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
beleaguerbesiege
convergeto tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement
littera covered and curtained couch provided with shafts and used for carrying a single passenger
masqueradea social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance