GRE Word List

IMPOLITIC

not politic : unwise

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

Random words

WordMeaning
cataracta clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light
juggernauta massive inexorable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path
monasticof or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
ciliatedpossessing cilia
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate
toteman object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense