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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inflated | distended with air or gas |
| regiment | a military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions |
| bivouac | a usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| aerie | the nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop |
| hideous | offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly |
| retract | to draw back or in |
| ulterior | going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper |
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |
| caldron | a large kettle or boiler |