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
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
capillaryresembling a hair especially in slender elongated form
seasona time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
ventto provide with a vent
affluenceabundance of property : wealth
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
misadventuremisfortune
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture