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December 9, 2022

Word of the Day: Expeditious

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Word of the Day : December 9, 2022

expeditious \ek-spuh-DISH-us\ adjective

What It Means

Expeditious is a formal word that is used to describe someone acting in a quick and efficient way, or something done in such a manner.

// Known for their expeditious service, the restaurant staff had the family’s order ready in less than no time.

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Aired December 9, 2022

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