117 entries under understanding topic. ×

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grasping(verb, sensible, intelligent, knowing)
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penetrative(adjective, keen, sharp, smart)
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recognizing(verb, adjective, keen, sensible)
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vigilant(adjective, cool, reasonable, keen)
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apperceptive(adjective, keen, sensible, certain)
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conversant(adjective, cool, reasonable, keen)
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gnostic(adjective, keen, sharp, alert)
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intuitive(adjective, sound, keen, sharp)
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noticing(verb, adjective, keen, sensible)
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responsive(adjective, keen, sharp, smart)
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seeing(noun, verb, adjective, keen)
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sentient(adjective, cool, reasonable, keen)
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witting(adjective, cool, reasonable, keen)
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able to recognize(expression, adjective, idiom, keen)
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acquainted(adjective, keen, sensible, certain)
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aesthetic(adjective, keen, sensible, superior)
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alive to(verb, expression, adjective, phrasal verb)
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anticipation(noun, attention, hope, consideration)
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appreciating(verb, knowing)
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apprehending(noun, adjective, attention, hope)
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