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
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
gougea chisel with a concavo-convex cross section
defileto make unclean or impure: such as
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
dozeto sleep lightly
immobilitynot moving : motionless
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
tertiaryof third rank, importance, or value
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity