62 entries under penetrating topic. ×

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ingenious(sharp, shrewd, perceptive, searching)
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insightful(adjective, understanding, keen, sharp, smart)
2
probing(adjective, sharp, careful, unkind)
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accurate(sharp, critical, meaningful, biting)
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boiled down(expression, sharp, short, critical)
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calling a spade a spade(expression, idiom, sharp, critical)
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discreet(adjective, understanding, keen, sharp, alert)
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gnostic(adjective, understanding, keen, sharp, alert)
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in a nutshell(expression, idiom, sharp, short)
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insighted(adjective, understanding, keen, sharp, alert)
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insinuating(sharp, critical, meaningful, biting)
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laid on the line(expression, idiom, sharp, critical)
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legit(sharp, critical, meaningful, biting)
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observant(adjective, understanding, strong, keen, sharp)
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on the button(expression, idiom, sharp, critical)
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on the nose(expression, idiom, sharp, critical)
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pertinent(sharp, critical, meaningful, biting)
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pregnant(sharp, critical, meaningful, biting)
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quick-witted(adjective, strong, keen, sharp, intense)
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rational(adjective, understanding, keen, sharp, alert)
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