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Meticulous

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A Being careful about not wasting things or spending too much money

B Happening with a lot of force

C Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

D Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute

ADJECTIVE

Meticulous - Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

David was so meticulous about his lawn that he made sure every blade of grass was cut at the same height.

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Ingenuity

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A A fine detail or distinction, especially one regarded as intricate and fussy

B The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness

C Small area or space, like an alcove, that is conducive to meditating, reading, relaxing or quietly reflecting.

D The quality of being clever, original, and inventive

NOUN

Ingenuity - The quality of being clever, original, and inventive

Thomas Edison possessed so much ingenuity that he is considered the greatest inventor of all time.

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Foolproof

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A Very comfortable and expensive

B (of speech, writing, or behavior) lively, entertaining, and typically mildly titillating sexually

C A plan that is so clever that it is certain to succeed.

D Food that is delicious, soft, and full of natural liquids

ADJECTIVE

Foolproof - A plan that is so clever that it is certain to succeed.

The robbers felt they had a plan to rob Monte Carlo that was foollproof.

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Shrewd

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A Very remarkable; extraordinary

B Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

C Making you feel very happy, excited, and full of energy

D Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute

ADJECTIVE

Shrewd - Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute

Steve Jobs was a shrewd businessman who saw the digital revolution coming before most people did.

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Uncanny

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A Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way

B Having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner

C Excellent

D Arousing feelings of affection or admiration

ADJECTIVE

Uncanny - Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way

Some people have noted Nicolas Cage's uncanny resemblance to a person from the 1800s.

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Cogent

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A (of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing

B Plump and rounded

C Slightly fat

D Ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish

ADJECTIVE

Cogent - (of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing

The prosecutor made a compelling and cogent argument that led the jury to convict the defendant.

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Skeptical

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A Giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation

B Regarding an idea as being full of deep meaning

C Not easily convinced, having doubts or reservations.

D Expressed in or marked by the use of language that is elaborated or heightened by artificial or empty means

ADJECTIVE

Skeptical - Not easily convinced, having doubts or reservations.

When the detective was told that the death was an accident, he was skeptical, and he eventually solved the murder case and brought the criminal to justice.

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Outsmart

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A (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously

B To gain an advantage over somebody by acting smarter than they are

C Praise (a person or their achievements) highly, especially in a public context

D To snuggle or embrace someone or something in an affectionate non-sexual hug.

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Outsmart - To gain an advantage over somebody by acting smarter than they are

The robber outsmarted the bank and police by drilling into the bank vault from the sewer system.

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Lucid

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A Expressed clearly; easy to understand

B Strong and solid and unlikely to break

C Magnificent; very impressive

D Richly luxurious and expensive

ADJECTIVE

Lucid - Expressed clearly; easy to understand

The prosecutor's case was presented in such a lucid way that the jury easily understood why the defendant was guilty.

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Probe

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A Talk rapidly or incessantly about trivial matters

B Swell or expand to an unnatural extent

C Physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument

D (of a plant) put forth shoots

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Probe - A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body

A probe is used by doctors for various procedures when they need to examine a patient's body.

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Probe - Physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument

For men, getting a prostate exam can involve a doctor probing their body in an uncomfortable procedure.

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Meticulous

Ingenuity

Foolproof

Shrewd

Uncanny

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