117 entries under understanding topic. ×

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sensible(adjective, clear, cool, sound)
10
knowing(verb, adjective, sound, smooth)
8
alert(adjective, keen, sharp, smart)
8
rational(adjective, clear, sound, reasonable)
7
perceiving(noun, verb, adjective, keen)
6
aware(adjective, cool, sound, reasonable)
6
brainy(adjective, cool, smooth, keen)
6
incisive(adjective, keen, sharp, smart)
6
observant(adjective, cool, reasonable, keen)
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observing(verb, adjective, keen, sensible)
5
rumination(noun, attention, thought, hope)
5
savvy(adjective, smooth, keen, sharp)
4
attentive(adjective, reasonable, keen, sensible)
4
cute(adjective, sharp, smart, bright)
4
informed(adjective, sound, reasonable, keen)
4
realizing(noun, verb, attention, hope)
4
watchful(adjective, cool, reasonable, keen)
3
awake(adjective, cool, reasonable, keen)
3
cognizant(adjective, cool, reasonable, keen)
3
conscious(adjective, cool, reasonable, keen)
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