GRE Word List
IMPOLITIC
not politic : unwise
The meaning of the word impolitic is not politic : unwise.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| douse | to plunge into water |
| vegetate | to lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind |
| ineffable | incapable of being expressed in words : indescribable |
| exhilarating | causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| jeopardize | to expose to danger or risk : imperil |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| vapid | lacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat |
| apathy | lack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness |