3
expert(adjective, smart, bright, familiar, intelligent)
3
mindful(adjective, alert, intelligent, considerate, aware)
3
on guard(expression, adjective, keen, sharp, bright)
3
on the lookout(expression, adjective, sharp, lively, alert)
3
prompt(adjective, smart, bright, intelligent, responsive)
3
quick-witted(adjective, sharp, smart, bright, familiar)
3
savvy(adjective, smooth, keen, sharp, smart)
3
wakeful(adjective, keen, sharp, bright, alert)
3
wary(adjective, keen, sharp, bright, lively)
2
accomplished(adjective, good, smart, intelligent, practical)
2
acute(adjective, smooth, keen, sharp, smart)
2
adequate(pleasant, fair, agreeable, suitable, decent)
2
advertent(alert, intelligent, attentive, watchful, sharp-eyed)
2
agile(smart, bright, intelligent, clever, slick)
2
apt(adjective, good, smooth, sharp, smart)
2
assiduous(considerate, responsive, helpful)
2
brainy(adjective, smooth, keen, sharp, smart)
2
brilliant(adjective, smart, bright, familiar, intelligent)
2
cagey(adjective, smooth, keen, sharp, smart)
2
circumspect(adjective, keen, sharp, bright, lively)
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