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Opportunist N Individual Sacrifices Principles Expediency Taking Advantage

Word opportunist
Part of Speech N.
Definition individual who sacrifices principles for expediency by taking advantage of circumstances.
Sentence Forget ethics!  He's such an opportunist that he'll vote in favor of any deal that will give him a break.

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