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Key words and phrases:
shrewd
showing good judgement that leads to an advantage
I made a shrewd investment and used the profit to buy a car.
Getting both parties to agree on a ceasefire was a shrewd move.
progressive
modern and encouraging change
It's a new political party that has very progressive policies.
At one time mixed-sex schools were considered progressive.
railroaded
forced into doing something
I was railroaded into signing the contract before I read it properly.
The first offer was cheap, but I was railroaded into buying the upgrade.
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