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incandescent(adjective, appearance, light, bright, intense)
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scintillating(adjective, appearance, light, bright, intense)
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stunning(adjective, cool, great, excellent, superb)
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intense(adjective, appearance, light, sharp, bright)
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marvelous(adjective, cool, great, excellent, extraordinary)
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wise(adjective, cool, sharp, smart, bright)
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eminent(adjective, great, excellent, wonderful, famous)
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exceptional(adjective, smart, bright, wonderful, famous)
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glaring(adjective, hard, light, sharp, bright)
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able(adjective, ability, master, capacity, talent)
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astute(adjective, cool, sharp, smart, bright)
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incredible(adjective, great, excellent, superb, marvelous)
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refulgent(adjective, appearance, light, bright, intense)
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rich(adjective, light, excellent, sharp, bright)
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striking(adjective, open, cool, great, bright)
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talented(adjective, good, keen, smart, bright)
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shiny(adjective, light, bright, intense, rich)
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accomplished(adjective, intelligent, ability, master, talent)
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adept(adjective, ability, bright, master, talent)
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adroit(adjective, smart, intelligent, keen, ability)
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