intellect
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To be both fair and perfectly clear, enjoying “Obsession” isn’t a stain on someone’s intellect or an indication of their moviegoing acumen.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
Among new friends in London, Mary’s studiousness makes her a formidable intellect.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
For Simon Singh, the big bang model of the universe ranks among “the greatest achievements of the human intellect and spirit.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Reviewing the staging of the show at the Guggenheim, our critic said “the Chicago-born artist has an omnivorous intellect, one that he proudly displays in this presentation.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
Neither dared confront the thought that man is a thinking animal in whom the intellect directs the urge to hunt and the ability to kill.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
Vocabulary lists containing intellect
"Ain't I a Woman?"
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Steven P. Jobs, 1955-2011: The New York Times Obituary
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Selection Vocabulary 3, Unit 4
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