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.

Random words

WordMeaning
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
raimentclothing
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
bludgeona short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
welterwrithe