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Vocabulary Entry
poised
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
In a state of balance; ready for action or movement.
Example Sentences
"The dancer stood poised on her toes, ready to leap."
"He was poised and confident during the interview."
"The cat was poised to pounce on its unsuspecting prey."
V
verb
To hold or carry in a particular position.
Example Sentences
"She poised the brush above the canvas, hesitating before she painted."
"He poised himself on the edge of the diving board, taking a deep breath."
"The statue was poised gracefully atop the pedestal."