Smart

62 words & definitions

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