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
libertinea freethinker especially in religious matters
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
descryto catch sight of
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
tatterto make ragged
concordatcompact