GRE Word List

IMPOLITIC

not politic : unwise

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

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WordMeaning
leonineof, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
magnanimitythe quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
pseudonyma fictitious name
memorializeto address or petition by a memorial
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush