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 |
|---|---|
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| glossy | having a surface luster or brightness |
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| abbreviate | to make briefer |
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