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
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
vultureany of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion
dappledmarked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
corpusthe body of a human or animal especially when dead
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable