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
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
grottocave
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
fortuitousoccurring by chance
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
leave-takingdeparture
misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe