Thursday, April 7, 2011

#462 expeditious

expeditious- characterized by or done with speed and efficiency; prompt; quick

expedite- C17 from Latin expedire literally: to free the feet, liberate, from ex+pes foot

The marketer had an expeditious agenda to get rich quickly.

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