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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WordMeaning
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
surmountto prevail over : overcome
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
holstera leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
contingentdependent on or conditioned by something else