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Learn “Exploit”

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Exploit

verb/ek-SPLOYT/

Meaning

To use something or someone unfairly for your own gain.

In context

Clever players learn to exploit weak spots in the other team's defence.

Remember it

Exploit hides 'oil' — you slyly milk something like squeezing out oil.

Use it well

Exploit can mean unfairly using people, or cleverly making the most of a chance.