Word of the day
finesse
1. intricate and refined delicacy
“orchestral playing of great finesse”
2. artful subtlety, typically that needed for tactful handling of a difficulty
“clients want advice and action that calls for considerable finesse”
noun
/fəˈnɛs/
Test your comprehension with these four exercises!
finesse
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"Her finesse at tennis left everyone _____."
Select three words related to finesse
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- fragile
- indulgence
- weak
- expertise
- mastery
- skill
Choose the phrase that uses finesse correctly
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