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discriminative(adjective, discriminating)
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farsighted(adjective, smooth, reasonable, keen, sharp)
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ingenious(adjective, smooth, keen, sharp, smart)
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nice(adjective, correct, superior, proper, precise)
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perceiving(noun, verb, adjective, understanding, keen)
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profound(adjective, sharp, smart, bright, intelligent)
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well-rounded(smart, familiar, intelligent, brilliant, informed)
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aware(adjective, understanding, cool, sound, reasonable)
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brainy(adjective, understanding, cool, smooth, keen)
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careful(adjective, sound, sharp, sensible, wise)
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choosy(adjective, sharp, precise, refined, critical)
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clear(sound, reasonable, sensible, rational, logical)
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diplomatic(adjective, sensible, sensitive, wise, cautious)
6
exacting(adjective, fastidious)
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fastidious(adjective, sharp, superior, precise, sophisticated)
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foresighted(adjective, sound, sharp, sensible, intelligent)
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incisive(adjective, understanding, keen, sharp, smart)
6
observant(adjective, understanding, cool, reasonable, keen)
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provident(adjective, sensible, wise, practical, shrewd)
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reasonable(adjective, sound, smart, bright, sensible)
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