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
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
soldera metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
shamblesa meat market
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma