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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isotopeany of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
primethe second of the canonical hours
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
impudencethe quality or state of being impudent
vergebrink
culinaryof or relating to the kitchen or cookery
deployto extend (a military unit) especially in width