GRE Word List
IMPOLITIC
not politic : unwise
The meaning of the word impolitic is not politic : unwise.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| swell | to expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit |
| impenitent | not penitent |
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| bauble | trinket |
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| sojourn | a temporary stay |
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| embellish | to make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate |