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
implicationsomething implied: such as
compartmenta separate division or section
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
artisana worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
mortara sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence