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
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
rabidextremely violent : furious
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going