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
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
pathologicalof or relating to pathology
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
prongfork
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased