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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millenniumthe thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation
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brawnymuscular
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
liaisona binding or thickening agent used in cooking
expostulationan act or an instance of expostulating
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
piousmarked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship