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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| eclipse | the total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another |
| lopsided | leaning to one side |
| irrelevant | not relevant : inapplicable |
| recipient | one that receives : receiver |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| catapult | an ancient military device for hurling missiles |
| irrefutable | impossible to refute : incontrovertible |
| slew | a large number |
| appurtenances | accessory objects |
| monolithic | of, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge |