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concise - Containing only essential information and avoiding unnecessary detail.

His explanation was concise, covering all the key points without unnecessary elaboration.

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innovative - Using new ideas or new ways of doing something.

Many companies are now looking for innovative ways to use AI in running their business.

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verbal - Being good at expressing ideas and feelings with words.

When he was on a date, he had trouble being verbal and expressing his thoughts and feelings.

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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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inventive - Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.

To be inventive and creative means examining assumptions, thinking out of-the-box, and seeing things in new ways.

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eloquent - To speak beautifully, clearly, and effectively.

The Roman statesman Cicero was famous for his eloquent speeches.

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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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profound - Regarding an idea as being full of deep meaning

Mary loved her philosophy teacher, and the way he expressed profound thoughts in a simple and accessible way

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precise - Exact and accurate in detail or measurement; clear and unambiguous, without any room for confusion.

He gave a precise answer to the complicated question, showing his deep understanding of the topic.

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astute - Ability to understand things quickly and clearly, and to use the knowledge well

From a very early age, Gail instinctively knew everything about business, and and after college she proved to be an astute business woman, and became a millionaire before the age of 30.

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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.

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esoteric - Difficult to understand unless one has specific knowledge or interest.

The professor’s lecture on quantum theory was full of esoteric concepts.