Advanced General IELTS Words for "Intelligence"

perspicacious

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quick to understand and judge people, things, and situations accurately

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The detective's perspicacious eyes noticed a small detail that led to the solution of the mysterious case.

Grandpa's perspicacious advice helped us avoid traffic by taking a shortcut through the quiet neighborhood.

sage

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possessing wisdom, sound judgment, or prudence

savvy

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possessing practical knowledge, expertise, or understanding in a particular domain

shrewd

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having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

solomonic

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characterized by wisdom, fairness, or sound reasoning

discerning

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displaying good judgment in different things, especially about their quality

undiscerning

quick-thinking

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adept at swift, effective decision-making or response in fast-paced scenarios

brainy

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very smart

cerebral

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involving careful thought, analysis, and intellectual engagement

emotional

dense

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slow to grasp or understand information

moronic

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characterized by extreme foolishness, lack of intelligence, or absurdity

vacuous

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lacking in intelligence, substance, or meaningful content

dim

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lacking brightness or mental sharpness

obtuse

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slow or reluctant to understand things or respond emotionally to something

nescient

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lacking knowledge, awareness, or understanding

nonsensical

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lacking meaning or logical coherence

boneheaded

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characterized by a lack of intelligence, poor judgment, or foolishness

gormless

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clueless or showing a lack of awareness or understanding

scatterbrained

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having a tendency to be forgetful, disorganized, or easily distracted

farsighted

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showing the ability to anticipate and plan for the future

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