Read the following sentence and choose the best definition for the underlined word by searching for context clues in the sentence:

The attorney wanted to expedite the process because her client was becoming impatient.

The word 'expedite' means to make something happen quickly. The word 'accelerate' is similar to 'expedite' and is the correct answer. None of the remaining choices are good substitutes. 'Evaluate' refers to 'assess' and is not the same as 'expedite'. 'Reverse' refers to 'move something backwards' and is also incorrect. 'Justify' refers to proving something right, but it is not suitable in the given context. Option A is the correct answer.