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.

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WordMeaning
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
archipelagoan expanse of water with many scattered islands
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
tinta usually slight or pale coloration : hue
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
composta mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land
halfheartedlacking heart, spirit, or interest