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

WordMeaning
amorousstrongly moved by love and especially sexual love
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
hirsutehairy
papyrusa tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
tartagreeably sharp or acid to the taste
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious