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
spasmodicrelating to or affected or characterized by spasm
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
cerebrationto use the mind : think
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community