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 |
|---|---|
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| fathomless | incapable of being fathomed : immeasurable |
| shimmer | to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer |
| phlegmatic | resembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm |
| despondent | feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression |
| chide | to speak out in angry or displeased rebuke |
| postmortem | done, occurring, or collected after death |
| figurative | representing by a figure or resemblance : emblematic |
| agenda | a list or outline of things to be considered or done |
| vise | any of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam |