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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climeclimate
vultureany of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
elevationthe height to which something is elevated: such as
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
componenta constituent part : ingredient
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant