OPPORTUNISM
opportunism, self-interest, self-seeking, expedience
(noun) taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
opportunism (countable and uncountable, plural opportunisms)
The practice of taking advantage of any situations or people to achieve an end, often with no regard for principles or consequences.
Source: Wiktionary
Op`por*tun"ism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. opportunisme.]
Definition: The art or practice of taking advantage of opportunities or circumstances, or of seeking immediate advantage with little regard for ultimate consequences. [Recent]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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GRIP
(noun) an intellectual hold or understanding; “a good grip on French history”; “they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities”; “he was in the grip of a powerful emotion”; “a terrible power had her in its grasp”
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