alacrity -
Lively and enthusiastic action or attitude.
When offered a chance to perform, he jumped on stage with alacrity.
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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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clairvoyant -
Having the supposed ability to perceive things beyond normal human senses, especially future events (psychic).
Her clairvoyant instincts helped her predict the outcome of the business deal.
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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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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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prescient -
Demonstrating foresight or intuition about future developments or outcomes.
The economist’s prescient predictions about the market crash earned him widespread recognition.
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spotlight -
To give special attention to a problem or situation so that people pay attention to it.
Articles in the newspaper were effective in spotlighting the fact that the animal shelter was not taking good care of the animals.
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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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demystify -
To make something easier to understand
Louis Pasteur demystified why people would get sick, by describing little beings called bacteria that were the cause.
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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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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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verbal -
Being good at expressing ideas and feelings with words.
When he was on a date, he had trouble being verbal and expressing his thoughts and feelings.
