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Meticulous

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A Extremely good, enjoyable, or Heavenly

B Splendid and expensive-looking

C Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

D A plan that is so clever that it is certain to succeed.

ADJECTIVE

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.

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Cogent

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A In its original condition; unspoiled

B (of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing

C Pleasant, friendly, and easy to like

D Splendid and expensive-looking

ADJECTIVE

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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Nuance

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A A gross or blatant lie

B A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound

C An illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure

D Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter

NOUN

Nuance - A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound

The picture showed nuances of each color, which created subtle differences in appearance.

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Nifty

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A Particularly good, skillful, or effective

B Inspiring great affection; delightful; charming.

C Very large

D Having or showing calmness in a crisis

ADJECTIVE

Nifty - Particularly good, skillful, or effective

Gene Kelly delighted audiences with his nifty footwork in his musicals.

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Profound

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A The rate or speed of motion or activity; pace

B Regarding an idea as being full of deep meaning

C (of speech, writing, or behavior) lively, entertaining, and typically mildly titillating sexually

D To act in a way that is careful and cautious:

ADJECTIVE

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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Shrewd

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A (especially of an old person) active; lively

B Elegant or stylishly luxurious

C Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute

D Richly luxurious and expensive

ADJECTIVE

Shrewd - Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute

Steve Jobs was a shrewd businessman who saw the digital revolution coming before most people did.

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Lucid

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A Extremely beautiful or attractive

B (of food) delicious

C Inspiring great affection; delightful; charming.

D Expressed clearly; easy to understand

ADJECTIVE

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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Wonk

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A A person who takes an excessive interest in minor details of political policy

B Careful examination of someone or something

C An elaborate and spectacular entertainment or production

D A state of confused and noisy disturbance

NOUN

Wonk - A person who takes an excessive interest in minor details of political policy

Rachel Maddow is a policy wonk on TV who walks her audience through the minor details of legislation and current events.

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Revelation

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A Realizing or disclosing something that was previously not known.

B Excitement surrounding an event or situation, especially when considered to be unnecessary fuss

C The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

D Extremely happy

NOUN

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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Skeptical

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A Beautiful; very attractive

B Courteous, kind, and pleasant

C Pleasant, friendly, and easy to like

D Not easily convinced, having doubts or reservations.

ADJECTIVE

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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Meticulous

Cogent

Nuance

Nifty

Profound

Shrewd

Lucid

Wonk

Revelation

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