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penetrating(adjective, understanding, keen, sharp, smart)
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sage(noun, adjective, understanding, cool, sound)
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alert(adjective, understanding, keen, sharp, smart)
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knowledgeable(adjective, understanding, cool, sound, keen)
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percipient(adjective, understanding, cool, keen, sharp)
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prudent(adjective, hard, kind, sound, reasonable)
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brilliant(adjective, cool, sharp, smart, bright)
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calculating(adjective, mean, smooth, keen, sharp)
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judicious(adjective, understanding, cool, sound, smooth)
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brainy(adjective, understanding, cool, smooth, keen)
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savvy(adjective, understanding, smooth, keen, sharp)
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aware(adjective, understanding, cool, kind, sound)
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diplomatic(adjective, kind, reasonable, friendly, sensible)
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observant(adjective, understanding, cool, kind, keen)
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smooth(adjective, mean, keen, sharp, smart)
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discriminating(adjective, reasonable, keen, sharp, smart)
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rational(adjective, understanding, hard, sound, tough)
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scheming(adjective, mean, smooth, cunning)
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cagey(adjective, mean, smooth, keen, sharp)
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dexterous(adjective, sharp, smart, bright)
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