grafter vs opportunist

grafter

noun
  • One who inserts scions on other stocks, or propagates fruit by engrafting. 

  • An instrument by which grafting is facilitated. 

  • Someone who works in market stalls. 

  • a hard worker who puts in long hours 

  • A corrupt person, one who receives graft. 

  • The original tree from which a scion has been taken for grafting upon another tree. 

opportunist

noun
  • Someone who takes advantage of any opportunity to advance their own situation, placing expediency above principle. 

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