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Expedient

Ih-KSPEE-dee-uhnt

/ɪˈkspiːdiːʌnt/

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expedient

Dictionary meaning

Serving to promote your interest.

Examples

  • Was merciful only when mercy was expedient.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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