What does "expedient" mean? a. secluded b. unsophisticated c. something useful

a. secluded

Expedient" means something that is useful, helpful, or practical for a particular purpose, especially in a way that might not be moral or correct. It often refers to an action or method that is convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral. If someone chooses a course of action because it is expedient, they have chosen it based on its usefulness in getting an immediate advantage or result, rather than because it is morally right. Therefore, the correct choice would be (c) something useful.

The word "expedient" comes from the Latin word "expedire," which means to free the feet, to extricate, to make ready, or to be useful. The term has evolved to describe actions that are advantageous for a specific situation or solve a problem in a quick or practical way. However, because expedient methods don't necessarily consider ethics or principles, they can sometimes carry a negative connotation.

In contrast to "expedient," the word "secluded" (option a) means being isolated or hidden away from others, and "unsophisticated" (option b) refers to someone or something that is simple, not complex or refined. Neither of these words is synonymous with "expedient." One might say that a politician takes an expedient path by choosing a policy that will gain immediate favor with voters, rather than a policy that is in the best interest of the public over the long term.