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 |
|---|---|
| brink | edge |
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| sedition | incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority |
| fruitful | yielding or producing fruit |
| facet | any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration) |
| execrate | to declare to be evil or detestable : denounce |
| indecision | a wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution |
| porous | possessing or full of pores |
| supplicant | one who supplicates |
| ogle | to glance with amorous invitation or challenge |