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upgrade - To improve and raise to a higher standard.

Though it was not cheap, I felt it was a good idea to upgrade to a laptop with more memory and a faster CPU.

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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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techie - A person who is very interested and skilled in technology, especially computers and electronics.

My brother is a real techie—he built his own computer from scratch.

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legitimate - Lawful, legal, or in accordance with rules and regulations.

His excuse for being late seemed legitimate, so his manager marked him down as being on time.

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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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brainstorm - A great idea that someone thinks of suddenly.

During the meeting, we had a brainstorm about how to improve our marketing strategy.

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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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tactics - Planned actions or strategies used to achieve a specific goal.

The coach taught the players new tactics to improve their defense and offense.

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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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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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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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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.