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expedient: a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one; serving to promote your interest; "was merciful only when mercy was expedient"; appropriate to a purpose; practical; "in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty"

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course of action collapse

countermove collapse

last resort collapse

means to an end collapse

tactic collapse: a plan for attaining a particular goal

improvisation collapse: an unplanned expedient; a creation spoken or written or composed extemporaneously (without prior preparation)

jury rig collapse

should collapse

trump collapse: (bridge or whist) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand; "clubs were declared trumps"; "a trump can take a trick even when a card of a different suit is led"; a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps; "the ace of trumps is a sure winner"; proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare; play a trump; produce a sound as if from a trumpet

solution collapse: the successful action of solving a problem; "the solution took three hours"; a method for solving a problem; "the easy solution is to look it up in the handbook"; a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places"; the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation; a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution; "he used a solution of peroxide and water"

stopgap collapse

effort collapse: use of physical or mental energy; hard work; "he got an A for effort"; "they managed only with great exertion"

resort collapse: a hotel located in a resort area

instrumentality collapse: an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end; the quality of being instrumental for some purpose; a subsidiary organ of government created for a special purpose; "are the judicial instrumentalities of local governments adequate?"; "he studied the French instrumentalities for law enforcement"

means collapse: how a result is obtained or an end is achieved; "a means of control"; "an example is the best agency of instruction"; "the true way to success"; an instrumentality for accomplishing some end; considerable capital (wealth or income); "he is a man of means"

coup collapse: a brilliant and notable success

stratagem collapse

expediency collapse

ready-made collapse: a manufactured artifact (as a garment or piece of furniture) that is made in advance and available for purchase; "their apartment was furnished with ready-mades"; made for purchase and immediate use; commercially produced; not homemade; "ready-made clothes"

fructuous collapse

recommendable collapse

mediation collapse: the act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement; negotiation to resolve differences conducted by some impartial party

resource collapse: a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed; "the local library is a valuable resource"; the ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems; "a man of resource"; available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

well-timed collapse

employable collapse: a person who is qualified and ready to work; physically and mentally capable of working at a regular job and available

advisable collapse: worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise; "such action is neither necessary nor advisable"; "extreme caution is advisable"; "it is advisable to telephone first"

shake up collapse

gimmick collapse

timely collapse: done or happening at the appropriate or proper time; "a timely warning"; "with timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery"; "a seasonable time for discussion"; "the book's publication was well timed"; before a time limit expires; "the timely filing of his income tax return"

makeshift collapse: something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency

worthwhile collapse: sufficiently valuable to justify the investment of time or interest; "a worthwhile book"

commendable collapse

artifice collapse

lucky collapse: blessed with good fortune; "considered himself lucky that the tornado missed his house"; "a lucky guess"; having or bringing good fortune; "my lucky day"

laudable collapse

recourse collapse: act of turning to for assistance; "have recourse to the courts"; "an appeal to his uncle was his last resort"; something or someone turned to for assistance or security; "his only recourse was the police"; "took refuge in lying"

serviceable collapse: intended or able to serve a purpose without elaboration; "serviceable low-heeled shoes";; ready for service or able to give long service; "serviceable equipment"; "heavy serviceable fabrics"; capable of being put to good use; "a serviceable kitchen gadget"

commodious collapse: large and roomy (`convenient' is archaic in this sense); "a commodious harbor"; "a commodious building suitable for conventions"

providential collapse: resulting from divine providence; "providential care"; "a providential visitation"; relating to or characteristic of providence; "assumption that nature operates only according to a providential plan"- M.R.Cohen

seasonable collapse: in keeping with the season; "a hard but seasonable frost"; "seasonable clothes"

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