Smart

62 words & definitions

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