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
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
syntheticrelating to or involving synthesis : not analytic
garnishdecorate
barda tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds
veerto change direction or course
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow