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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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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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strategic - Acting carefully according to a plan in order to achieve a particular goal

During the press conference, the mayor made sure he answered the questions strategically rather than just emotionally.

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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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esoteric - Difficult to understand unless one has specific knowledge or interest.

The professor’s lecture on quantum theory was full of esoteric concepts.

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suave - Charming and confident in manner: Especially in a smooth, polite way.

He was so suave that everyone at the party wanted to talk to him.

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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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lucid - Expressed clearly; easy to understand

The prosecutor's case was presented in such a lucid way that the jury easily understood why the defendant was guilty.

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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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prudent - Careful and using good judgement.

Though George had an urge to travel around the world, he felt it was prudent for him to finish college.

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eloquent - To speak beautifully, clearly, and effectively.

The Roman statesman Cicero was famous for his eloquent speeches.

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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.