POISE


Meaning of POISE in English

noun

ADJECTIVE

▪ natural

the natural ~ and balance of the body

▪ social

She never lost her social ~, however awkward the situation.

▪ extraordinary , great , remarkable , tremendous

VERB + POISE

▪ retain , show

He showed ~ and maturity beyond his years.

▪ lose

▪ recover , regain

She hesitated briefly but quickly regained her ~.

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