intelligence
noun
the ability to understand and think about things, and to gain and use knowledge
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Intelligence, intuition and ability to understand
intuition
noun
an ability to know or understand something through your feelings, rather than by considering facts or evidence
intellect
noun
the ability to think in an intelligent way and to understand difficult or complicated ideas and subjects
vision
noun
the ability to think about and plan for the future, using intelligence and imagination, especially in politics and business
reason
noun
the human ability to think in an intelligent way, make sensible decisions, and form clear arguments
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons
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