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brilliant(adjective, sharp, piercing, astute)
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deft(adjective, cunning, tactful, discreet)
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discreet(smart, shrewd, clever, artful)
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intriguing(adjective, mean, smooth, intelligent)
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polished(superior, sophisticated, advanced, discreet)
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ratiocinative(adjective, clear, sound, cunning)
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sagacious(adjective, sharp, smart, deep)
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urbane(adjective, superior, sophisticated, advanced)
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analytic(adjective, clear, sound, reasonable, sensible)
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bright(sharp, original, shrewd, piercing)
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cautious(smart, shrewd, clever, artful)
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clear-sighted(sharp, piercing, astute, discriminating)
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knowledgeable(sharp, deep, thoughtful, piercing)
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prudent(smart, shrewd, clever, artful)
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selective(sharp, discriminating)
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skilled(adjective, deep, thoughtful, discreet)
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tactical(discreet, diplomatic)
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insightful(sharp, deep, thoughtful, shrewd)
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observant(sharp, shrewd, perceptive, penetrating)
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piercing(sharp, shrewd, perceptive, penetrating)
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