outsmart

"The competition for this job is strong."

"Often used to imply membership of a large class."

"The student answered the math problem correctly. "

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

"My brother is a different person; he's an other, not like me at all. "

"He is a student of life."

""Many students have problems understanding fractions." "

"The student outsmarted the teacher by finding a loophole in the extra credit assignment. "

"The boxer landed a powerful beat on his opponent's jaw. "

"He answered the question."

"They were in a tricky situation."

"The sudden loud noise almost scared Maria out of her wits. "