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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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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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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plumb -
To explore or examine something in great detail or thoroughly.
Scientists often use mathematics to plumb the depths of the mystery of the universe.
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rectify -
To make something right, especially by removing errors or mistakes made previously.
At the scene of the accident, he tried to rectify the result of his careless driving by apologizing, but the owner of the other car was too upset to listen.
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credibility -
The quality and ability to inspire belief and trust.
A verified source increases the credibility of a news report.
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plausible -
(of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable
The detectives examined the crime scene and tried to find a plausible way in which the victim was killed.
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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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erudite -
Having or showing deep, extensive knowledge gained from study and reading.
The professor gave an erudite lecture on ancient philosophy that clarified many complex topics.
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outsmart -
To gain an advantage over somebody by acting smarter than they are
The robber outsmarted the bank and police by drilling into the bank vault from the sewer system.
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Sage -
Showing great wisdom, good judgment, and profound insight, often gained through experience.
She made a sage decision to wait before making any big changes, choosing to gather more information first.
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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.
