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knows what's what

ADJECTIVE
insightful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
astute intelligent penetrating sharp shrewd smart
WEAK
alert awake aware brainy conscious cute discerning ear to the ground intuitive keen knowing knowledgeable observant penetrative quick responsive savvy sensitive tuned-in understanding wise
Antonyms
STRONGEST
blunt dull foolish idiotic ignorant imbecile slow stupid unintelligent unstylish
ADJECTIVE
perceptive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
astute discerning discreet incisive insightful intuitive knowing knowledgeable observant penetrating wise
WEAK
acute awake aware brainy conscious ear to the ground gnostic insighted judicious keen penetrative percipient perspicacious quick rational responsive sagacious sage savvy sharp sophic tuned-in wise to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
careless foolish idiotic ignorant stupid thoughtless unaware undiscerning unintelligent
WEAK
dense insensitive unobservant

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Why is it that no matter how fussy a fello was when he wore a vest as soon as he begins to call a coat a blouze no one thinks he knows whats what.

From Dere Mable Love Letters of a Rookie by Breck, G. William

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