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
knottymarked by or full of knots
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trekto make one's way arduously
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
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sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
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oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable