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Shrewd
Implying possession of private information
See knowing in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II
Having or showing intelligence, often of a high order:
brilliant, intellectual, intelligent, knowledgeable. (Informal) brainy. See abilityPossessing or showing sound judgment and keen perception:
sagacious, sage, sapient, wise1. See wiseHaving or showing a clever awareness and resourcefulness in practical matters:
astute, cagey, canny, perspicacious, shrewd, slick, smart, wise1. (Informal) savvy. See ability, carefulLearn more about knowing