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
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
premonitorygiving warning
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
amiablefriendly, sociable, and congenial
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary