GRE Word List

REPOSE

a state of resting after exertion or strain

The meaning of the word repose is a state of resting after exertion or strain.

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profoundhaving intellectual depth and insight
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
awla pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood)
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
corpusthe body of a human or animal especially when dead
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
deviouswandering