thrifty -
Being careful about not wasting things or spending too much money
Mr. and Mrs. Jones were very thrifty, and were able to retire with a nice nestegg.
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gist -
The substance or essence of a speech or text
Very intelligent people can understand the gist of a topic even if they can't remember every word of it.
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venture -
A daring journey or undertaking.
He raised money to fund his venture to make and market his amazing invention.
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coherent -
Well-organized or unified in structure or thought.
The teacher praised the student for writing a coherent essay with strong points.
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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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bargain -
a thing bought or offered for sale more cheaply than is usual or expected.
This jacket was a total bargain—Bill got it for half the original price, and it was in perfect condition.
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feedback -
Information or opinions about how well someone is doing something, used for improvement.
Our website asked customers for feedback about what we can do improve to make our service better.
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inspire -
To fill someone with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm to do something.
The coach’s speech inspired the team to give their best effort in the championship game.
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maven -
A person with deep enthusiasm and skill — someone who is passionate and experienced in a particular area.
She's a fashion maven who always knows the next big trend before it hits.
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counterintuitive -
Contrarhy to what one would expect, but nevertheless true.
When perparing for the marathon, it may be counterintuitive, but sometimes it's good to take a day off and rest rather than running that day.
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adept -
Highly skilled or proficient at something.
He is adept at using graphic design software.
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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.
