Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: The quality or state of lasting for a limited time; not permanent.

Example: The temporariness of the job made it difficult to plan for the future.

Definition: To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time or avoid a confrontation.

Example: He decided to temporise rather than confront the issue directly.

Definition: The act of delaying or avoiding making a decision in order to gain time or avoid confrontation.

Example: His temporization during the meeting frustrated his colleagues who wanted a quick resolution.

Definition: To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time or avoid confrontation.

Example: The committee decided to temporize rather than make a hasty decision.

Definition: A person who delays making a decision or takes time to avoid a confrontation or to gain time.

Example: The temporizer avoided giving a direct answer during the meeting.

Definition: A desire to do something that is often wrong or unwise, especially something that is enjoyable but may lead to negative consequences.

Example: She resisted the temptation to eat the entire cake by herself.

Definition: The quality of being able to be defended or maintained, especially in an argument or position.

Example: The tenability of his argument was questioned during the debate.

Definition: Able to be defended or maintained, especially in a discussion or argument.

Example: The scientist presented a tenable hypothesis that explained the unusual results of the experiment.

Definition: The quality of being able to be held or defended, especially in an argument or position.

Example: The tenableness of her argument was questioned during the debate.

Definition: In a way that can be defended or justified; reasonable or valid.

Example: The theory was tenably supported by the evidence presented.