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knack

knack [ nak ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. skill: an easy and smart way of doing something or handling a problem
I can't get the knack of this software.

2. natural ability: a particular skill, especially one that might be innate or intuitive and therefore difficult to teach
You certainly have a knack with children.

[14th century. Origin ?]

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See talent.

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