GRE Word List
IMPOLITIC
not politic : unwise
The meaning of the word impolitic is not politic : unwise.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| piecemeal | one piece at a time : gradually |
| pathological | of or relating to pathology |
| defiance | the act or an instance of defying : challenge |
| figurative | representing by a figure or resemblance : emblematic |
| anomaly | something different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous |
| component | a constituent part : ingredient |
| enmity | positive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| multifarious | having or occurring in great variety : diverse |