4
sound(adjective, reasonable, sensible, healthy, sober)
4
trenchant(adjective, severe, sharp, harsh, critical)
4
watchful(adjective, understanding, cool, reasonable, keen)
3
alive(adjective, cool, smart, bright, alert)
3
analytical(adjective, clear, sound, reasonable, sharp)
3
argute(sharp, smart, intelligent, clever, astute)
3
awake(adjective, understanding, cool, reasonable, keen)
3
calculating(adjective, smooth, reasonable, keen, sharp)
3
cautious(adjective, sensible, sensitive, wise, practical)
3
clear-sighted(adjective, alert, intelligent, wise, watchful)
3
cognizant(adjective, understanding, cool, reasonable, keen)
3
commonsensical(adjective, clear, reasonable, sensible, healthy)
3
competent(adjective, good, cool, keen, sharp)
3
conscious(adjective, understanding, cool, reasonable, keen)
3
considerate(adjective, reasonable, sensible, delicate, sympathetic)
3
detecting(verb, correct, alert, intelligent, perceptive)
3
dexterous(adjective, bright, sensitive, discreet, diplomatic)
3
discriminatory
3
elegant(adjective, superior, sophisticated, advanced)
3
expert(adjective, good, cool, keen, sharp)
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