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.
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alert -
Awake, watchful, and paying close attention.
The soldier on guard duty had to be constantly alert for signs of enemy activity.
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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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premeditated -
Done with prior thought or preparation; thought out or planned in advance, often with careful consideration or intention.
The detective revealed that the crime was premeditated, with evidence showing the suspect had planned it for weeks.
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savvy -
Shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgment
Because of his savvy knowledge about investing, Warren Buffett is viewed as the guru of Wall Street.
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aligned -
To be similar and in agreement with an opinion or cause.
The two countries fighting together agains a common enemy made sure their military strategy was aligned with each other.
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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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keen -
Having a sharp or highly developed sense; or eager or enthusiastic about something.
She has a keen sense of smell and can detect even the faintest scents.
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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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cognizant -
To be mindful or conscious, especially in making decisions or taking action.
He is cognizant of the importance of meeting the deadline, and is working with his colleagues to make it happen..
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foolproof -
A plan that is so clever that it is certain to succeed.
The robbers felt they had a plan to rob Monte Carlo that was foollproof.
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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.
