poised
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/pɔɪzd/
pois · ed
pɔɪz · d
English Definition
adj. balanced, ready
Significado en Español
sereno, equilibrado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bình tĩnh, tự tin
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poised(balanced).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is the closest synonym to “poised” in the following sentence: The gymnast stood poised on the balance beam, ready to perform her routine.
A
unsteady
B
balanced
C
anxious
D
clumsy
Show answer
B — balanced.
“poised” means adj. balanced, ready
Common questions about “poised”
What does “poised” mean?
poised — adj. balanced, ready. In Chinese: 泰然自若的，镇定的.
How do you pronounce “poised”?
poised is pronounced /pɔɪzd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pois · ed.
Is “poised” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. poised appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “poised”?
poised(balanced).
