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thrifty - Being careful about not wasting things or spending too much money

Mr. and Mrs. Jones were very thrifty, and were able to retire with a nice nestegg.

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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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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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decisive - Being able to make decisions quickly and confidently.

The final battle of the war was decisive in achieving victory because the enemy was taken by surprise and was totally unprepared.

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precise - Exact and accurate in detail or measurement; clear and unambiguous, without any room for confusion.

He gave a precise answer to the complicated question, showing his deep understanding of the topic.

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counterintuitive - Contrarhy to what one would expect, but nevertheless true.

When perparing for the marathon, it may be counterintuitive, but sometimes it's good to take a day off and rest rather than running that day.

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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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justified - Having a valid reason or explanation for an action, belief, or decision.

The police officer’s actions were justified because he was protecting innocent people.

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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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coherent - Well-organized or unified in structure or thought.

The teacher praised the student for writing a coherent essay with strong points.

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ingenious - Demonstrating exceptional intelligence, originality, or resourcefulness.

She came up with an ingenious way to organize her small apartment using closets.

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adept - Highly skilled or proficient at something.

He is adept at using graphic design software.