completely honest, straightforward

I was candid when I told him that I would rather clean the cats' litter box with my teeth than be in the same room as him.

inference; guesswork

My theory that Miley Cyrus is mentally ill is still conjecture; I don't have conclusive evidence.

instructive

Spongebob Squarepants is not a didactic show, as children will not learn anything watching it, but I would not be the person I am today without it.

a mild, indirect, or vague term substituting for a harsh, blunt, or offensive term

The Kmart commercial, "Ship my Pants", created a euphemism for an otherwise profane way of saying that someone has pooped their pants.

to infer or estimate by extending or projecting known information

Because all of the original judges are gone, I can extrapolate that American Idol will soon go off the air.

lacking cohesion or connection

After David went to the dentist, he was so high off anesthesia that everything he said was incoherent.

to introduce or communicate stealthily

She insinuated that she really didn't like the boy with the muttonchops, but she never actually came out and said it.

easily understood, clear

Due to the fact that she owned an iPhone, an iPad, and a Macbook, it was lucid that she prefered Mac over PC.

the art of using language effectively and persuasively

Perhaps if the politician was more familiar with rhetoric, he would have gotten more votes.

quickness, accuracy, and keenness of judgment or insight

Jack Donaughy had the business acumen to know that Cable Town was a bad decision for his network.

dexterous; deft

The child was adroit and clever when he swindled his way out of a punishment.

to find out, as through investigation or experimentation

I ascertained that the reason she did not have any friends is that she immediately hated everyone she met, thus giving off negative vibes.

shrewd, clever

I am very astute in the way I can read someone's personality from only a few remarks.

careful; prudent; discreet

Her circumspect decision to carry pepper spray in her purse kept her from becoming a victim.

to scatter widely, as in sowing seed

The news of the suspension of half the varsity cheerleaders disseminated throughout the school within a matter of days.

deep, extensive learning

His erudition in pop culture allowed him to talk about the latest celebrity scandals in great detail.

the application of scientific principles to agriculture, especially to animal breeding

Years of practicing animal husbandry led to the creation of a nonshedding dog that was also adorable and playful.

excessively concerned with book learning and formal rules

Sheldon's pedantic habits led to him correcting all of Leonard's opinions, whether about grammar, physics, or comic books.

shrewd; clear-sighted

Her perspicacious mind was able to shrewdly interview people without becoming emotionally attached.

practical

Instead of pussyfooting around with newfangled technology, she took the pragmatic approach to writing her essay by using a pencil and paper.

exhibiting unusually early intellectual aptitude or maturity

Sheldon's precocious intellect allowed him to graduate high school at a young age and become a theoretical physicist.

formal proposal

I submitted a prospectus to the activities director, requesting to form a Harry Potter club at my high school.

basic; elementary; in the earliest stages of development

My rudimentary skills at chess made it so all of the more experienced members beat me every week at chess team.