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
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
opuswork
retractto draw back or in
exacerbateto make more violent, bitter, or severe
inebriateone who is drunk
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
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oafa stupid person : boob