exploit

/ˈek-ˌsplȯit/

Middle English espleit, expleit, esploit, exploit "furtherance, favorable outcome, outcome (good or bad), undertaking, military expedition, deed of arms," borrowed from Anglo-French espleit, esploit, exploit "carrying out, execution, achievement, course, success, gain," probably noun derivative of espleiter, esploiter "to carry out, achieve, expedite"

noun

  1. deed, act; especially : a notable, memorable, or heroic act

feat exploit achievement mean a remarkable deed. feat implies strength or dexterity or daring. exploit suggests an adventurous or heroic act.

verb

  1. to make productive use of : utilize

  2. to make use of meanly or unfairly for one's own advantage

exploiting your talents