GRE Word List

IMPOLITIC

not politic : unwise

The meaning of the word impolitic is not politic : unwise.

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WordMeaning
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
ebbthe reflux of the tide toward the sea
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
derelictionan intentional abandonment
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection