Counterpoise (verb)
cown-ter-poyz
to balance by an opposing weight; counteract by an opposing force
First recorded between 1375–1425 as a noun meaning “a counterbalancing weight.” Combines counter- + poise, related to the Latin pendere, meaning “to weigh.”
Example sentences
“The seesaw remained steady, perfectly counterpoised by the weight of the two children.”

Soigné (adj) swahn-yay Carefully or elegantly done, operated, or designed First recorded in 1915–20. Borrowed directly from French; originally from soin, meaning “care.” (more…)