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
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
crypta chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
missivea written communication : letter
matrimonythe state of being married : marriage
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification