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 |
|---|---|
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| embryonic | of or relating to an embryo |
| groove | a long narrow channel or depression |
| queer | differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd |
| comeback | a sharp or witty reply : retort |
| vision | the act or power of seeing : sight |
| pen | to shut in or as if in a pen |
| generality | the quality or state of being general |
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
| frenetic | marked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied |