117 entries under realistic topic. ×

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discerning(adjective, sound, reasonable, sensible, rational)
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informed(adjective, reasonable, sensible, wise)
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intelligent(adjective, sound, reasonable, sensible, rational)
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tough-minded(adjective, hard, sound, excite, real)
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all there(expression, adjective, good, sound, reasonable)
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astute(adjective, hard, sound, tough, reasonable)
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aware(adjective, reasonable, sane, level-headed)
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common(adjective, reasonable, sensible, straight, practical)
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commonsense(adjective, hard, sound, reasonable, sensible)
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discreet(adjective, reasonable, moderate, sensible, deliberate)
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factual(adjective, tough, reasonable, sensible, true)
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lifeless(adjective, tough, soft, obscure, flat)
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mundane(adjective, tough, reasonable, sensible, rational)
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prosy(adjective, tough, rational, straightforward, unfeeling)
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stolid(adjective, calm, cool, tough, rational)
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unaffected(adjective, tough, rational, straightforward, unfeeling)
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unidealistic(adjective, hard, sound, tough, reasonable)
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apathetic(adjective, calm, cool, tough, rational)
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applied(reasonable, useful, hands-on, real-world)
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attentive(reasonable, thoughtful, cautious, wary)
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