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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eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
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actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
maverickan unbranded range animal
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
stenchstink
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
apiaristbeekeeper