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sharp(adjective, hard, light, cool, keen)
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brainy(adjective, cool, excellent, sharp, ability)
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gleaming(adjective, appearance, light, bright, intense)
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glowing(adjective, bright, intense, beauty, healthy)
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quick-witted(adjective, cool, sharp, smart, bright)
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effulgent(adjective, appearance, light, bright, intense)
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extraordinary(adjective, great, excellent, superb, famous)
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fine(adjective, cool, great, excellent, bright)
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glittering(adjective, appearance, light, bright, intense)
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keen(adjective, great, excellent, sharp, smart)
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lustrous(adjective, appearance, light, bright, intense)
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remarkable(adjective, great, excellent, extraordinary, superb)
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beautiful(adjective, cool, great, excellent, bright)
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expert(adjective, intelligent, smart, keen, ability)
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fabulous(adjective, cool, great, excellent, fine)
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gifted(adjective, intelligent, ability, master, talent)
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wonderful(great, excellent, superb, super, adjective)
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good(adjective, great, excellent, sharp, smart)
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illustrious(adjective, great, excellent, bright, wonderful)
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impressive(adjective, cool, great, excellent, superb)
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