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 |
|---|---|
| turncoat | one who switches to an opposing side or party |
| humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |
| rumble | to make a low heavy rolling sound |
| zephyr | a breeze from the west |
| quandary | a state of perplexity or doubt |
| sheathe | to put into or furnish with a sheath |
| expurgate | to cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous |
| monumental | serving as or resembling a monument : massive |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |