Definitionadj. marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
Last update: October 31, 2015
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The cup poised on the edge of the table. [Please select]
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He is poised on the edge of the swimming pool. [Please select]
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The student talked to the principal in a poised manner. [Please select]
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Poised and confident, the valedictorian delivered a commencement speech that was just as entertaining as it was inspiring. [Please select]
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Despite the chaos around her, the flight attendant remained poised and calm as she directed the passengers through the emergency exits. [Please select]
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Poised in the middle of turning a page, she froze. [Please select]
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That he now poised that it now throbbed. [Please select]
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The castle stands perched (say rather poised, like St.) [Please select]
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A moment it poised there, while he swayed, sick with horror. [Please select]
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Poised for flight, she gazed back at him, challenging his eyes. [Please select]
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Miss Maggie had left the sofa, and was standing, as if half-poised for flight, midway to the door. [Please select]
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Adele watched as a yellow and black Swallow Tail poised gently upon Bee's head for a moment, and then flew away. [Please select]
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