GRE Word List
TEMPORIZE
gain time as by postponing an action; avoid committing oneself
The meaning of the word temporize is gain time as by postponing an action; avoid committing oneself.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| subsequent | following in time or order; later |
| subordinate | occupying a lower rank; inferior; submissive; N. V: put in a lower rank or class |
| ethnology | study of humankind; study of the different races of human beings; CF. anthropology |
| horde | crowd; swarm |
| sow | plant or scatter seed |
| grudge | deep feeling of dislike; Ex. grudge fight; V. |
| dissemble | disguise; hide the real nature of; pretend |
| ransack | search thoroughly; pillage (going through a place); Ex. Enemy soldiers ransacked the town. |
| gild | cover with a thin layer of gold |
| remunerative | (of work) compensating; rewarding; profitable; well-paid; V. remunerate: reward; pay (someone) for work or trouble |
