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Brainy

Having an active or vigorous mind.

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Intelligent 84% connected

Endowed with the faculty of understanding or reason; as, man is an intelligent being.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Intelligent 84% connected

Endowed with the faculty of understanding or reason; as, man is an intelligent being.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Brain 74% connected

The whitish mass of soft matter (the center of the nervous system, and the seat of consciousness and volition) which is inclosed in the cartilaginous…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Brain 74% connected

The whitish mass of soft matter (the center of the nervous system, and the seat of consciousness and volition) which is inclosed in the cartilaginous…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Brilliant 92% connected

Sparkling with luster; glittering; very bright; as, a brilliant star.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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