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
paltryinferior
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
esteemthe regard in which one is held
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
perfidiousof, relating to, or characterized by perfidy
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)