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Word to meaning Meaning to word CARD 3 OF 8
Which word fits this meaning? To delay a decision or action in order to gain time.
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Reveal word and examples temporize Unable to choose a venue, the organizers continued to temporize. Dictionary practice example. The organizer next tried to temporize by requesting another discussion mainly to gain time before choosing a title. From When Delays Become the Problem . Full dictionary entry How did you do before revealing the answer?
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