nounπShareCommon cold, head cold; catarrh."My daughter came down with a pose, and she had to stay home from school. "medicinediseaseessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePosition, posture, arrangement (especially of the human body)."Please adopt a more graceful pose for my camera."bodyartappearancestylepositionessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAffectation."Her pose of cheerful enthusiasm was a complete affectation; she was actually quite bored with the party. "appearancestylecharacteressentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place in an attitude or fixed position, for the sake of effect."To pose a model for a picture."artstyleappearanceattitudepositionessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ask; to set (a test, quiz, riddle, etc.)."The teacher posed a difficult math problem for the students to solve. "languageeducationcommunicationessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo constitute (a danger, a threat, a risk, etc.)."The heavy rain poses a threat to the school picnic. "situationpossibilityessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(in the phrase "to pose as") To falsely impersonate (another person or occupation) primarily for the purpose of accomplishing something or reaching a goal."To get into the school's advanced science club, Maria posed as a highly skilled computer programmer, even though she knew little about the subject. "actionjobpolicecharacterpersoncommunicationsocietyorganizationworkessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo assume or maintain a pose; to strike an attitude."The student posed for the class photo, smiling broadly and holding a book. "attitudeactionappearancestyleartbodyessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo behave affectedly in order to attract interest or admiration."The new student posed for photos with a dramatic expression, hoping to attract attention from the other students. "appearancestylecharacteractionessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo interrogate; to question."The teacher posed several questions to the class about the history of the Roman Empire. "communicationlanguageactionessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo question with a view to puzzling; to embarrass by questioning or scrutiny; to bring to a stand."The teacher posed a difficult question to the class, hoping to challenge their critical thinking skills. "communicationlanguageactionessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ask (someone) questions; to interrogate."The teacher posed several questions to the students about the history lesson. "communicationpolicelawessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo puzzle, non-plus, or embarrass with difficult questions."The unexpected questions from the teacher posed a problem for the students. "mindcommunicationphilosophyessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo perplex or confuse (someone)."The confusing instructions on the homework assignment posed a problem for many students. "mindphilosophyessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading