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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| marsupial | any of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young |
| vex | to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to |
| pedagogue | teacher |
| haunt | to visit often : frequent |
| waver | to vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction |
| robust | having or exhibiting strength or vigorous health |
| condign | deserved |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| exculpate | to clear from alleged fault or guilt |
| officious | volunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome |