Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Relating to the act of expecting or anticipating something.

Example: The expectative nature of her comments suggested that she was hoping for a positive response.

Definition: To cough up and spit out material from the lungs or throat.

Example: He had to expectorate frequently due to his cold.

Definition: To cough up and spit out something from the mouth.

Example: He had to expectorate the phlegm that was bothering him.

Definition: The quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral; the state of being expedient.

Example: In the interest of expedience, the team decided to take a shortcut that might not be the best option in the long run.

Definition: The quality of being suitable or convenient for a particular purpose, often in a way that is self-serving or practical rather than principled.

Example: The decision was made out of expediency rather than a commitment to fairness.

Definition: Suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose, often in a way that is self-interested or pragmatic rather than principled.

Example: It may not be the best solution, but it is the most expedient one given the circumstances.

Definition: A method or tool used to achieve a specific goal, especially in a quick or temporary way.

Example: Using a plastic bag as a rain cover was an expedient solution during the sudden downpour.

Definition: Relating to actions that are convenient and practical, often at the expense of ethics or principles.

Example: The expediential approach to solving the problem prioritized quick results over thorough analysis.

Definition: In a way that is convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral.

Example: The team completed the project expediently to meet the deadline.

Definition: Done quickly and efficiently without wasting time.

Example: The team completed the project in an expeditious manner, impressing the client.

Definition: In a way that is quick and efficient.

Example: The team completed the project expeditiously to meet the deadline.

Definition: The quality of being quick and efficient in doing something.

Example: The expeditiousness of the delivery service impressed all the customers.