repose

nounCommon GRE wordMore R words

a state of rest, tranquility, or freedom from activity

In a sentence

Repose in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing repose in a sentence.

Her face in sleep had a serene repose that years of worry had hidden.

Synonyms

resttranquilitycalmserenity

Antonyms

agitationturmoilexertion

Keep going

holding or expressing an opinion with extreme and uncompromising zeal

a person skilled at telling entertaining anecdotes and stories

to complain bitterly or protest in harsh, abusive language

to talk or write at length in a confused, aimless way

spreading or flourishing unchecked, especially of something harmful

loosely held together and on the verge of collapse from neglect

bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will

marked by deep-seated bitterness or hostility

Common questions

Repose (noun) means a state of rest, tranquility, or freedom from activity

Here is repose used in an example sentence: "Her face in sleep had a serene repose that years of worry had hidden."

Common synonyms for repose include rest, tranquility, calm, serenity.

Antonyms of repose include agitation, turmoil, exertion.

Repose is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.