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
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
ferociousexhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
perfidiousof, relating to, or characterized by perfidy
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
hubbubnoise
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice