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clever

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  1. intelligent           
 
clev.er \'klev-*r\ \-(*-)rish\ \-*r-le-\ \-*r-nes\ aj [ME cliver, prob. of 
   Scand origin; akin to ON klju-fa to split] 1: showing skill or 
   resourcefulness often with physical dexterity  2: marked by wit or 
   ingenuity  dial  3a: GOOD  3b: easy to use or handle physical or mental 
   quickness, deftness, or great aptitude; ADROIT often implies a skillful use 
   of expedients to achieve one's purpose in spite of difficulties; CUNNING 
   implies great skill in constructing or creating; INGENIOUS suggests the 
   power of inventing or discovering a new way of accomplishing something - 
   clev.er.ish aj SYN syn ADROIT, CUNNING, INGENIOUS: CLEVER stresses