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
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
upshotthe final result : outcome
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
dawdleto spend time idly
glamoran exciting and often illusory and romantic attractiveness
inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable