1. (

• feat ,
• effort ,
• exploit

) a notable achievement; "he performed a great feat"; "the book was her finest effort" ;

1. (

• exploit ,
• work ,

) use or manipulate to one's advantage; "He exploit the new taxation system"; "She knows how to work the system"; "he works his parents for sympathy" ;

2. (

• exploit ,
• tap

) draw from; make good use of; "we must exploit the resources we are given wisely" ;

3. (

• overwork ,
• exploit

) work excessively hard; "he is exploiting the students" ;