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
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
impassea predicament affording no obvious escape
errantbehaving wrongly
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
doffto remove (an article of wear) from the body
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects