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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entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
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franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
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