Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - Intelligence

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

possessing wisdom, sound judgment, or prudence

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

having or showing good judgement, especially in business or politics

characterized by wisdom, fairness, or sound reasoning

displaying good judgment in different things, especially about their quality

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

very smart

involving careful thought, analysis, and intellectual engagement

slow to grasp or understand information

characterized by extreme foolishness, lack of intelligence, or absurdity

lacking in intelligence, substance, or meaningful content

lacking brightness or mental sharpness

slow or reluctant to understand things or respond emotionally to something

lacking knowledge, awareness, or understanding

lacking meaning or logical coherence

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

clueless or showing a lack of awareness or understanding

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

showing the ability to anticipate and plan for the future