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
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
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comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
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withholdto hold back from action : check
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
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doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency
trampletramp