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quick-witted adj
having a keenly alert mind, esp as used to avert danger, make effective reply, etc. quick-wittedly adv quick-wittedness n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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I too squatted by Noma's head, and grew quick-witted in my fear. Finding the woman to be quick-witted and communicative, Captain Bonneville entered into conversation with her, and obtained from her many particulars concerning the habits and customs of her tribe; especially their wars and huntings. My quick-witted attendant fully appreciated the compliment I was paying to the costume of his race, and began more sedulously to arrange the folds of the one only garment which remained to me. |
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