Words from this root (10)
expedient
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/ɪkˈspidiənt/
convenient and practical though possibly improper; a means to an end
expeditiously
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/ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/
in a quick and efficient manner
impeachment
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/ɪmˈpitʃmənt/
the formal charging of a public official with misconduct
revamp
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/riˈvæmp/
to renovate or give new and improved form to something
backpedal
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/ˈbækˌpɛdəl/
to reverse one's previous opinion or position
expede
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/ɪkˈspid/
to free from impediment; to expedite or hasten
pedestrianize
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/pəˈdɛstriənaɪz/
to convert a street or area for use by pedestrians only
peon
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/ˈpiɑn/
a low-ranking worker or laborer, often unskilled or menial
sesquipedalian
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/ˌsɛskwɪpɪˈdeɪliən/
given to using long words; characterized by polysyllabic language
velocipede
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/vəˈlɑsɪpid/
an early bicycle or pedaled vehicle propelled by the rider