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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sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
phlegmaticresembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
postmortemdone, occurring, or collected after death
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
agendaa list or outline of things to be considered or done
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam