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
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
woea condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
extolto praise highly : glorify