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astute - Ability to understand things quickly and clearly, and to use the knowledge well

From a very early age, Gail instinctively knew everything about business, and and after college she proved to be an astute business woman, and became a millionaire before the age of 30.

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decipher - To figure out the meaning of something difficult to understand.

The archaeologists worked hard to decipher the ancient symbols on the wall.

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

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

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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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guru - A wise personal teacher and spiritual guide.

We all looked up to the head of the therapy center and regard him as a guru when it comes to mental health.

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epicure - A person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.

We always let him choose where we eat, because he is an epicure when it comes to food, and knows the best restaurants.

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discern - To understand or identify something, especially after careful thought

I was able to discern a house in the distance by the light of the moon after our long walk when our car broke down.

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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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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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sage - Someone who is highly knowledgeable and has a profound understanding of life, often imparting teachings or guidance.

As a sage of ancient philosophy, Socrates is still revered for his teachings on ethics and the nature of knowledge.

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venture - A daring journey or undertaking.

He raised money to fund his venture to make and market his amazing invention.