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
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opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
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knavea tricky deceitful fellow
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production