3
gifted(adjective, smart, bright, intelligent, brainy)
3
grasping(verb, understanding, sensible, intelligent, knowing)
3
judicial(sensible, wise, shrewd)
3
penetrative(adjective, understanding, keen, sharp, smart)
3
polished(adjective, superior, sensitive, sophisticated, advanced)
3
precise(adjective, superior, sophisticated, tidy, advanced)
3
proper(adjective, fastidious)
3
recognizing(verb, adjective, understanding, keen, sensible)
3
resourceful(adjective, smart, bright, intelligent, brainy)
3
severe(adjective, fastidious)
3
sober(adjective, sound, reasonable, sensible, rational)
3
sophisticated(adjective, cool, reasonable, sensible, delicate)
3
subtle(adjective, clear, sound, reasonable, sharp)
3
vigilant(adjective, understanding, cool, reasonable, keen)
2
accurate(adjective, sharp, smart, sensible, precise)
2
adept(adjective, smart, bright, intelligent, sharp-witted)
2
all there(expression, adjective, sound, reasonable, keen)
2
apperceptive(adjective, understanding, keen, sensible, certain)
2
arch
2
artful(adjective, sharp, smart, intelligent, clever)
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