GRE Word List
EXPEDITIOUS
marked by or acting with prompt efficiency
The meaning of the word expeditious is marked by or acting with prompt efficiency.
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| pachyderm | any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin |
| velocity | quickness of motion : speed |
| obsolete | no longer in use or no longer useful |
| labyrinth | a place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys |
| raspy | harsh |
| inflated | distended with air or gas |
| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
| peer | one that is of equal standing with another : equal |
| carousal | a wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse |
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