astute | (adjective)
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- As an astute code reviewer, he can determine bugs even before they reach the testers.
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captious | (adjective)
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- Sheldon, the critic known for being captious, found the publication a flawless piece of art.
huckster | (noun)
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- The lifetime deal that the huckster was peddling was an obvious scam.
zest | (noun)
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- The younger generation has a zest for electronic activities instead of doing something more physical.
passel | (noun)
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- After taking the easy track to implement the core features, the developers encountered a passel of technical debts.
attenuate | (verb)
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- The new heavy machinery will attenuate the labor effort, saving them plenty of hours.
collude | (verb)
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- Some opposition members were imprisoned for colluding to overthrow the current government violently.
amity | (noun)
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- Preserving amity is one key skill a diplomat should have.
abrasive | (adjective)
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- The chemical might seem abrasive, but it can remove impurities without damaging the surface when used correctly.
venerate | (verb)
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- After risking his life to save endangered animals from smugglers, the public venerated him by being nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.