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
petrifyto convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
demurto take exception : object
miragean optical (see optical
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
suturea strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body
concordatcompact
militateto have weight or effect
extantcurrently or actually existing
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul