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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negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
harassexhaust
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
razeto destroy to the ground : demolish
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore