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expedient

IPA: /ɪkˈspɛdiənt/

KK: /ɪkˈspidɪənt/

adjective

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.

noun

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.

expediently

IPA: /ɪkˈspiːdiəntli/

KK: /ɪkˈspidɪəntli/

adverb

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.

expedition

IPA: /ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃən/

KK: /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A journey taken by a group of people for a specific purpose, often involving exploration or research.

Example: The team set out on an expedition to study the effects of climate change in the Arctic.

expeditionary

IPA: /ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃənəri/

KK: /ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃənɛri/

adjective

Definition: Related to a journey or mission, especially one that involves a group going to a specific place for a purpose, often in a military context.

Example: The expeditionary forces were deployed to assist in the humanitarian crisis.

expeditious

IPA: /ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃəs/

KK: /ɛkˈspɛdɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Done quickly and efficiently without wasting time.

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

expeditiously

IPA: /ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃəsli/

KK: /ɛkˈspɛdɪʃəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is quick and efficient.

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

expeditiousness

IPA: /ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃəsnəs/

KK: /ɛkˈspɛdɪʃəsnəs/

noun

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

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

expel

IPA: /ɪkˈspɛl/

KK: /ɪkˈspɛl/

transitive verb

Definition: To force someone to leave a place or to remove something from a group or organization.

Example: The school decided to expel the student for repeated misbehavior.

expellable

IPA: /ɪkˈspɛl.ə.bəl/

KK: /ɪkˈspɛləbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be removed or forced out from a place or situation.

Example: Students who break the rules may be considered expellable from the school.

expellee

IPA: /ɛkˈspɛli/

KK: /ɛkˈspɛli/

noun

Definition: A person who has been forced to leave their country or home, often due to political reasons or conflict.

Example: After the war, many expellees sought refuge in neighboring countries.

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