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
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
lustusually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
conundruman intricate and difficult problem
profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
blackballto vote against
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery