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particular(adjective, correct, sharp, fine, solid)
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penetrating(adjective, sharp, alert, intelligent, perceptive)
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shrewd(adjective, smooth, reasonable, sharp, smart)
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judicious(adjective, clear, sound, correct, reasonable)
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discreet(adjective, reasonable, sensible, rational, careful)
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fussy(adjective, sharp, fine, proper, precise)
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incisive(adjective, sharp, shrewd, perceptive, penetrating)
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prudent(adjective, sound, smooth, reasonable, keen)
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selective(adjective, excellent, sharp, delicate, superb)
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wise(adjective, clear, sound, reasonable, keen)
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careful(adjective, correct, reasonable, sharp, fine)
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delicate(adjective, slight, excellent, sharp, fine)
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exacting(adjective, sharp, fine, rough, proper)
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intelligent(adjective, clear, sound, reasonable, keen)
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precise(adjective, correct, sharp, obscure, fine)
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subtle(adjective, quiet, clear, reasonable, sensible)
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aesthetic(adjective, superior, sophisticated, cultured, advanced)
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choosy(adjective, sharp, fine, proper, precise)
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discriminate(adjective, precise)
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perspicacious(adjective, sound, reasonable, keen, sharp)
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