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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gleama transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
severto put or keep apart : divide
mottledmarked with spots of different colors : having blotches of two or more colors
casualtya military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action