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knack

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noun

A readiness in performance; aptness at doing something.

Examples :

"My sister has a knack for remembering birthdays; she never forgets anyone's. "

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noun

A petty contrivance; a toy.

Examples :

"The child was easily amused, spending hours playing with a simple wooden block as if it were a precious knack. "

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noun

Something performed, or to be done, requiring aptness and dexterity.

Examples :

"My sister has a knack for drawing realistic flowers; she can capture their details with amazing dexterity. "

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verb

To crack; to make a sharp, abrupt noise; to chink.

Examples :

"The old wooden chair would knack whenever I leaned back too far. "

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verb

To speak affectedly.

Examples :

"He tried to knack at the poetry reading, using a forced British accent, but everyone just thought he sounded silly. "

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