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

WordMeaning
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
dys-abnormal
deifyto make a god of
bolstera long pillow or cushion
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
errantbehaving wrongly
blareto sound loud and strident
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation