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techie - A person who is very interested and skilled in technology, especially computers and electronics.

My brother is a real techie—he built his own computer from scratch.

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upgrade - To improve and raise to a higher standard.

Though it was not cheap, I felt it was a good idea to upgrade to a laptop with more memory and a faster CPU.

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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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wits - Mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence.

In order not to be detected, the spy had to live very moment by his wits, making sure a random mistake might reveal his true identity.

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ponder - To look inward and think carefully about something

Before Arnold made a decision, he would try to ponder and imagine the different possible results of the decision.

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shortcut - A simplified way to complete a task, often by bypassing steps in a process; or a path or way that reduces the usual time or distance required to reach a destination.

He surprised the teacher by figuring out a shortcut method of solving the math problem that saved time compared to the method she had taught before.

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bargain - To try to reach an agreement through discussion and compromise.

The two executives bargained all day and came up with an agreement that was good for both of their companies.

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virtuoso - A person who is extremely skilled and has outstanding talent in some field in something.

The electric guitar player was considered a virtuoso compared to his fellow musicians.

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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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intuition - An ability to understand something with your feelings

Liz used her intuition, rather than facts or attraction, to determine whether or not to continue her relationships with guys she dated.

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Logistics - The detailed planning and coordination of complex operations, such as transportation, supply chains, or event management.

The company hired a team to handle the complex logistics of delivering products nationwide.

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wonder - Something or someone that is very surprising, remarkable, or admirable.

The pyramids of Egypt are one of the ancient wonders of the world.