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
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
mundaneof, relating to, or characteristic of the world
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
besiegeto surround with armed forces
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
collationa light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily