66 entries under discerning topic. ×

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aware(adjective, understanding, cool, kind, sound)
7
observant(adjective, understanding, cool, kind, keen)
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sensitive(adjective, understanding, kind, keen, sharp)
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discriminating(adjective, reasonable, keen, sharp, smart)
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rational(adjective, understanding, hard, sound, tough)
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discreet(adjective, understanding, kind, reasonable, keen)
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understanding(adjective, sound, sharp, smart, bright)
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attentive(adjective, understanding, kind, reasonable, friendly)
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cognizant(adjective, understanding, cool, sound, reasonable)
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careful(adjective, kind, sound, sharp, smart)
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conscious(adjective, understanding, cool, reasonable, keen)
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eagle-eyed
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mindful(adjective, understanding, kind, friendly, polite)
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penetrative(adjective, understanding, keen, sharp, smart)
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responsive(adjective, understanding, kind, keen, sharp)
3
sentient(adjective, understanding, cool, reasonable, significant)
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awake(adjective, understanding, cool, keen, sharp)
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intuitive(adjective, understanding, sound, keen, sharp)
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conversant(adjective, understanding, cool, reasonable, significant)
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critical(sharp, sensitive, refined, piercing)
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