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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ramshackle | appearing ready to collapse : rickety |
| itinerary | the route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one |
| thrifty | given to or marked by economy and good management |
| archipelago | an expanse of water with many scattered islands |
| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |
| tint | a usually slight or pale coloration : hue |
| impertinent | given to or characterized by insolent rudeness |
| chronic | continuing or occurring again and again for a long time |
| compost | a mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land |
| halfhearted | lacking heart, spirit, or interest |