6
sapient(adjective, sound, reasonable, sharp, smart)
5
apprehensive(adjective, cool, significant, intelligent, brilliant)
5
apt(adjective, smart, bright, intelligent, wise)
5
collected(sound, reasonable, sensible, alert, rational)
5
cultivated(adjective, sharp, superior, sophisticated, refined)
5
demanding(adjective, fastidious)
5
educated(sound, sharp, sensible, familiar, intelligent)
5
enlightened(adjective, sound, reasonable, sharp, rational)
5
logical(adjective, clear, sound, reasonable, sensible)
5
observing(verb, adjective, understanding, keen, sensible)
5
particular(adjective, severe, sharp, harsh, refined)
5
perspicuous(adjective, clear, sound, reasonable, sensible)
5
politic(adjective, sensible, sensitive, wise, cautious)
5
prescient(adjective, smart, familiar, psychic, clairvoyant)
5
rumination(noun, understanding, attention, thought, hope)
5
ruminative(adjective, reasonable, rational, intelligent, thoughtful)
5
sane(adjective, sound, reasonable, sensible, rational)
5
savvy(adjective, understanding, smooth, keen, sharp)
4
able(adjective, smart, bright, intelligent, brainy)
4
adroit(adjective, keen, smart, bright, sensitive)
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