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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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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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coherent - Well-organized or unified in structure or thought.

The teacher praised the student for writing a coherent essay with strong points.

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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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inspire - To fill someone with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm to do something.

The coach’s speech inspired the team to give their best effort in the championship game.

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repertoire - The range of skills, techniques, or knowledge that someone is capable of performing or using.

As a chef, she had an impressive repertoire of recipes, ranging from traditional dishes to innovative creations.

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articulate - The ability to express yourself clearly and effectively.

In the story Mr. Smith Goes To Washington, the country was impressed by how this simple man was so articulate.

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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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nifty - Particularly good, skillful, or effective

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

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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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probe - A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body

A probe is used by doctors for various procedures when they need to examine a patient's body.

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scrutinize - To look at something in great detail, often to understand it better or to detect any flaws or issues.

The detective carefully scrutinized the evidence he had gathered, trying to find a clue that might help him figure out who committted the crime.