Poised
/pɔɪzd/
verb
To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.
To counterpoise; to counterbalance.
To be of a given weight; to weigh.
adjective
Possessing poise, having self-confidence.
Ready, prepared.
“He stood there, poised to act, and then suddenly he drew his gun in a smooth arc.”
Balanced, in position, equilibrium