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 |
|---|---|
| calligraphy | artistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering |
| inamorata | a woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations |
| academic | of, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning |
| zenith | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration |
| multifarious | having or occurring in great variety : diverse |
| foppish | foolish |
| mete | to give out by measure : dole out |
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