scrutiny -
Careful examination of someone or something
Sam didn't want to be considered for the position of Secretary of Defense because he didn't want to be subjected to the scrutiny of Congress that is part of the application process.
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canny -
Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters
Billionaire Richard Branson became successful by possessing a canny business sense and strong work ethic.
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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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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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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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revelation -
Realizing or disclosing something that was previously not known.
Samantha vividly remembers the day she had the revelation in therapy that relationships are one of the most important things in life.
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Adept -
Highly skilled or proficient at something.
He is adept at using graphic design software.
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savvy -
Shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgment
Because of his savvy knowledge about investing, Warren Buffett is viewed as the guru of Wall Street.
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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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Ingenious -
Demonstrating exceptional intelligence, originality, or resourcefulness.
She came up with an ingenious way to organize her small apartment using hidden storage.
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prudent -
Careful and using good judgement.
Though George had an urge to travel around the world, he felt it was prudent for him to finish college.
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Decipher -
To figure out the meaning of something difficult to understand.
The archaeologists worked hard to decipher the ancient symbols on the wall.
