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Ingenious

Possessed of genius, or the faculty of invention; skillful or promp to invent; having an aptitude to contrive, or to form new combinations; as, an ingenious author, mechanic.

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Adroit 84% connected

Dexterous in the use of the hands or in the exercise of the mental faculties; exhibiting skill and readiness in avoiding danger or escaping difficult…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Adroit 84% connected

Dexterous in the use of the hands or in the exercise of the mental faculties; exhibiting skill and readiness in avoiding danger or escaping difficult…

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Ingeniousness 74% connected

The quality or state of being ingenious; ingenuity.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Ingeniousness 74% connected

The quality or state of being ingenious; ingenuity.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Ingenuity 74% connected

The quality or power of ready invention; quickness or acuteness in forming new combinations; ingeniousness; skill in devising or combining.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Ingenuity 74% connected

The quality or power of ready invention; quickness or acuteness in forming new combinations; ingeniousness; skill in devising or combining.

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Clever 92% connected

Possessing quickness of intellect, skill, dexterity, talent, or adroitness; expert.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Cunning 92% connected

Knowing; skillful; dexterous.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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