adaptable

adjective:

1. able to be changed for improvement or for a different situation
   *changeable for benefit
2. able to survive and reproduce under certain conditions

An international missionary must be adaptable and flexible in order to minister effectively in different settings.

devise

verb:

• plan, arrange, formulate a plan

*(can sometimes have a sense of scheming—planning with bad intentions)

Nathan's guinea pig has devised a plan to get treats by squeaking loudly whenever Nathan enters the room.

precision

noun:

• the condition of being exact, accurate, clear

It is important to use precision and caution when parking a large vehicle in a small parking space.

stylus

noun:

primary use for this context:

• a sharp instrument for writing, engraving

(also refers to a pointed tool that is part of computers and record players)

Louis Braille used a stylus, and now a stylus can be used on a computer.

transcribe

verb:

1. make a full written copy
2. transfer from one recording system to another

The pastor's assistant used to transcribe every sermon, but now podcasts make it even easier to review a message.