Academic IELTS Words for "Intellectual Capability"

quick-witted

Adjective

/kwˈɪkwˈɪɾᵻd/

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able to respond or react quickly and cleverly, especially in conversation or situations requiring immediate thought

apt brainy bright brilliant

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The quick-witted student always had the perfect comeback ready for the teacher's questions.

In a fast-paced environment, being quick-witted can be a major asset.

knowledgeable

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having a lot of information or expertise in a particular subject or field

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brilliant

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extremely clever, talented, or impressive

apt brainy bright brilliant

gifted

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having a natural talent, intelligence, or ability in a particular area or skill

apt brainy bright brilliant

untalented

insightful

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/ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəɫ/

having or showing a deep understanding or knowledge of something

apt brainy bright brilliant

perceptive

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(of a person) able to quickly and accurately understand or notice things due to keen awareness and insight

apt brainy bright brilliant

unperceptive

curious

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(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things

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incurious

inventive

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(of a person) creative and capable of coming up with novel solutions, concepts, or products

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innovative

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(of a person) producing creative and original ideas, equipment, methods, etc.

apt brainy bright brilliant

resourceful

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/ɹiˈsɔɹsfəɫ/

capable of finding different, clever, and efficient ways to solve problems, often using the resources available to them in innovative ways

apt brainy bright brilliant

versatile

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(of a person) capable of effectively and skillfully performing a wide range of tasks or activities

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erudite

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displaying or possessing extensive knowledge that is acquired by studying and reading

apt brainy bright brilliant

well-read

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/wˈɛlɹˈiːd/

knowledgeable about a wide range of subjects due to extensive reading habits

apt brainy bright brilliant

observant

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very good at or quick in noticing small details in someone or something

apt brainy bright brilliant

astute

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having a clever and practical ability to make wise and effective decisions

apt brainy bright brilliant

sharp-eyed

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good at paying attention and noticing things quickly and accurately

apt brainy bright brilliant

intellectual

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developed or primarily guided by the intellect rather than relying on emotions or personal experience

apt brainy bright brilliant

emotional

learned

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having a lot of knowledge gained through study, experience, or education

apt brainy bright brilliant

ingenious

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having or showing cleverness, creativity, or skill

apt brainy bright brilliant

keen

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having the ability to learn or understand quickly

apt brainy bright brilliant

enlightened

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/ˌɛnˈɫaɪtənd/

possessing knowledge and awareness on different matters

apt brainy bright brilliant

unenlightened

acute

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(of senses) highly-developed and very sensitive

apt brainy bright brilliant

sensible

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having an instinctive or intellectual awareness of something

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judicious

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applying good judgment and sense, especially in making decisions

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logical

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based on clear reasoning or sound judgment

apt brainy bright brilliant

illogical

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