Sentence:  The Kremlin 's goal is the isolation and capture , not of Ghana , but of the United States - and this <WSD>purpose</WSD> may be served very well by countries that masquerade under a `` neutralist '' mask , yet in fact are dependable auxiliaries of the Soviet Foreign Office . 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions