62 words & definitions
| delve | verb |
To research or make painstaking inquiries into something
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| ferret | verb |
To search out, discover, and bring to light through persistent and determined investigation
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| suffice | verb |
To be enough, sufficient, and adequate.
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| gist | noun |
The substance or essence of a speech or text
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| wonk | noun |
A person who takes an excessive interest in minor details of political policy
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| hunch | noun |
A feeling or guess based on intuition rather than known facts
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| probe |
nounverb
verb |
Physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument
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| epiphany | noun |
An illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure
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| finesse |
nounverb
verb |
Do (something) in a subtle and delicate manner
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| ingenuity | noun |
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive
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| unravel | verb |
To undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads.
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| nuance | noun |
A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound
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| charisma | noun |
A special power that some people have to influence others
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| ponder | verb |
To look inward and think carefully about something
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| revelation | noun |
Realizing or disclosing something that was previously not known.
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| scrutiny | noun |
Careful examination of someone or something
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| demystify | verb |
To make something easier to understand
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| outsmart | verb |
To gain an advantage over somebody by acting smarter than they are
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| validate | verb |
To prove that something is true
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| intuition | noun |
An ability to understand something with your feelings
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| probe |
nounverb
noun |
A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body
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| finesse |
nounverb
noun |
Intricate and refined delicacy
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| bargain |
nounverb
verb |
To try to reach an agreement through discussion and compromise.
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| bargain |
nounverb
noun |
a thing bought or offered for sale more cheaply than is usual or expected.
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| brainstorm |
nounverb
noun |
A great idea that someone thinks of suddenly.
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| brainstorm |
nounverb
verb |
To think of ideas quickly and freely, often in a group.
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| concoct | verb |
To invent or devise a plan, story, or excuse, often in a clever or dishonest way.
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| decipher | verb |
To figure out the meaning of something difficult to understand.
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| discern | verb |
To understand or identify something, especially after careful thought
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| clarity | noun |
The ability to think about or understand something clearly
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| feedback | noun |
Information or opinions about how well someone is doing something, used for improvement.
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| glean | verb |
To extract or derive meaning, knowledge, or insight from various sources, often in a careful or detailed way.
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| heed | verb |
To carefully consider advice, instructions, or information.
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| inspire | verb |
To fill someone with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm to do something.
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| logistics | noun |
The detailed planning and coordination of complex operations, such as transportation, supply chains, or event management.
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| maneuver |
nounverb
noun |
A strategic or clever action — used to gain an advantage in a situation, especially in politics or negotiations.
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| maven | noun |
A person with deep enthusiasm and skill — someone who is passionate and experienced in a particular area.
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| plumb | verb |
To explore or examine something in great detail or thoroughly.
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| rectify | verb |
To make something right, especially by removing errors or mistakes made previously.
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| refine | verb |
To make something better or more precise by removing flaws, errors, or unwanted elements.
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| repertoire | noun |
The range of skills, techniques, or knowledge that someone is capable of performing or using.
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| sage | noun |
Someone who is highly knowledgeable and has a profound understanding of life, often imparting teachings or guidance.
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| scrutinize | verb |
To look at something in great detail, often to understand it better or to detect any flaws or issues.
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| tactics | noun |
Planned actions or strategies used to achieve a specific goal.
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| techie | noun |
A person who is very interested and skilled in technology, especially computers and electronics.
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| verify | verb |
To check or prove something through evidence or investigation
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| wizard | noun |
A person who is exceptionally skilled or clever at something; or a man who practices magic; a magician.
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| navigate | verb |
To lead a company, activity, etc. in a particular direction, or to deal effectively with a difficult situation.
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| defray | verb |
To pay for something in a way that reduces or delays costs, expenses, or financial obligation.
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| upgrade | verb |
To improve and raise to a higher standard.
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| paradox | noun |
A situation or idea that seems strange because it involves two aspects that are very different and seem to contradict each other, and both may be true.
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| wits | noun |
Mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence.
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| guru | noun |
A wise personal teacher and spiritual guide.
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| virtuoso | noun |
A person who is extremely skilled and has outstanding talent in some field in something.
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| agenda | noun |
A list or outline of things to be considered or done
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| comprehend | verb |
To understand something completely
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| encrypt | verb |
To protect private information by putting it into a form that can only be read by people who have the permission to do so.
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| visionary | noun |
Having foresight and imagination that helps a person plan for the future in a creative way.
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| premonition | noun |
A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.
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| innovation | noun |
The use of new ideas, products or methods
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| precision | noun |
Being exact and accurate.
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| insight | noun |
A clear, deep, and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation.
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