GRE Word List
IMPOLITIC
not wise; not expedient; not politic
The meaning of the word impolitic is not wise; not expedient; not politic.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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ewe | female sheep |
ambivalence | the state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes or opinions |
trappings | outward decorations; ornaments (as an outward sign of rank) |
jetsam | things thrown from a ship (to lighten the ship) |
resignation | patiently submissiveness; statement that one is quitting a job; ADJ. resigned: acquiescent |
beware | be cautious (of) |
ferocious | fierce; violent; N. ferocity |
irksome | annoying; tedious; V. irk: annoy |
canard | unfounded false rumor; exaggerated false report |
permeable | that can be permeated; penetrable; porous; allowing liquids or gas to pass through; V. permeate: spread or flow throughout; charge |