9
brainy(adjective, understanding, cool, smooth, keen)
9
savvy(adjective, understanding, smooth, keen, sharp)
8
aware(adjective, understanding, cool, kind, sound)
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deep(adjective, sharp, smart, bright, intelligent)
8
diplomatic(adjective, kind, reasonable, friendly, sensible)
8
fast learner(adjective, learner)
7
observant(adjective, understanding, cool, kind, keen)
7
apt(adjective, smart, bright, intelligent, quick)
7
arch(adjective, mean, smooth, cunning, subtle)
7
designing(adjective, mean, smooth, false, cunning)
7
guileful(adjective, smooth, sharp, cunning, sly)
7
insidious(adjective, smooth, sharp, cunning, tricky)
7
politic(adjective, sensible, intelligent, cunning, wise)
7
profound(adjective, sharp, smart, bright, sensible)
7
resourceful(adjective, good, keen, sharp, smart)
7
sensitive(adjective, understanding, kind, keen, sharp)
7
smooth(adjective, mean, keen, sharp, smart)
6
discriminating(adjective, reasonable, keen, sharp, smart)
6
rational(adjective, understanding, hard, sound, tough)
6
sapient(adjective, sound, reasonable, sharp, smart)
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