GRE Word List

TEMPORIZE

to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion

The meaning of the word temporize is to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion.

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WordMeaning
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
recessthe action of receding : recession
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
galvanizeto subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
duressforcible restraint or restriction
septicof, relating to, or causing putrefaction
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will