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
repudiateto refuse to accept
plaitpleat
indissolublenot dissoluble
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
servileof or befitting a menial position
connivancethe act of conniving
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments