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
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
miteany of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride