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grasp
To take hold of or seize firmly with the hand, the foot, another body part, or an instrument:
To hold with the arms; embrace.
To take hold of intellectually; comprehend.

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1. To take hold of or seize firmly with the hand, the foot, another body part, or an instrument:
2. To hold with the arms; embrace.
3. To take hold of intellectually; comprehend.
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insight
The ability to discern the true nature of a situation, especially by intuition.
A perception produced by this ability.

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1. The ability to discern the true nature of a situation, especially by intuition.
2. A perception produced by this ability.
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knowing
Possessing knowledge, information, or understanding:
Showing clever awareness and resourcefulness; shrewd and worldly:
Suggestive of secret or private knowledge:

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1. Possessing knowledge, information, or understanding:
2. Showing clever awareness and resourcefulness; shrewd and worldly:
3. Suggestive of secret or private knowledge:
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perception
The process of perceiving something with the senses:
An instance of this:
The process or state of being aware of something:

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1. The process of perceiving something with the senses:
2. An instance of this:
3. The process or state of being aware of something:
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