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subtle - Clever and indirect in approach or meaning.

The movie used subtle humor rather than loud, obvious jokes.

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charisma - A special power that some people have to influence others

The politician had a certain charisma that attracted followers from far and wide.

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theoretical - Relating to what is possible or imagined rather than to what is real or known to be true.

Until he started working for a big corporation, all that he had learned in business school was just theoretical.

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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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cognizant - To be mindful or conscious, especially in making decisions or taking action.

He is cognizant of the importance of meeting the deadline, and is working with his colleagues to make it happen..

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decisive - Being able to make decisions quickly and confidently.

The final battle of the war was decisive in achieving victory because the enemy was taken by surprise and was totally unprepared.

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brainstorm - To think of ideas quickly and freely, often in a group.

Let’s brainstorm to think of some marketing ideas for our new product.

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ferret - To search out, discover, and bring to light through persistent and determined investigation

"Through logic and perseverance I will ferret out the criminal who committed this crime", Sherlock Holmes said to Watson.

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discern - To understand or identify something, especially after careful thought

I was able to discern a house in the distance by the light of the moon after our long walk when our car broke down.

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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.

It's a paradox that often it's the busiest people that have to most time to contribute to the needs of others.

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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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circumvent - To find a way around and overcome a problem or difficulty.

Because of the large traffic jam, I new a side road that could circument the mess and get home the same time I normally do.