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
memorializeto address or petition by a memorial
clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
paltryinferior
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary