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
potablesuitable for drinking
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
depleteto empty of a principal substance
pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
drasticacting rapidly or violently
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift