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
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
disportsport
gapeto open the mouth wide
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
asteroidany of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
malcontenta discontented person:
hazarda source of danger