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
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate
abstrusedifficult to comprehend : recondite
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
rotethe use of memory usually with little intelligence
sparseof few and scattered elements
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased