GRE Word List

EXPEDIENT

suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance

The meaning of the word expedient is suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance.

Random words

WordMeaning
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
apothecaryone who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
fluencythe quality or state of being fluent
collationa light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking