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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |
| resignation | an act or instance of resigning something : surrender |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| skulduggery | underhanded or unscrupulous behavior |
| circumscribe | to constrict (see constrict |
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |
| impugn | to assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity |
| irreparable | not reparable : irremediable |
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| convention | agreement |