Sense and Wit

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Sense noun - The ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems.

Usage example: although he has little formal education, he is a man of considerable practical sense

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Wit is a synonym for sense in intelligence topic. In some cases you can use "Wit" instead a noun "Sense", when it comes to topics like ability, mental condition, mind, awareness. popular alternative

Wit noun - The ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters.

Usage example: he doesn't even have the wit to know when to come in out of the rain

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Sense is a synonym for wit in intelligence topic. You can use "Sense" instead a noun "Wit", if it concerns topics such as ability, mental condition, mind, knowledge. popular alternative

Nearby Words: witty, witling

keen	keen sense	keen wit
good	good sense	good wit
low	low sense	low wit
typical	typical sense	typical wit
Other adjectives: usual, certain, original, sarcastic, actual, dry, great, dark, wicked.

The overlap in roles makes more sense when you realize that both require similar skillsets: Quick wit and the ability (and close relationship with their lord) necessary to speak truth to power.

Source: The Jester
Even when he starts the team, he still possesses a keen wit and sense of fun (which is not to say he is in any way flippant about his beliefs).

Source: Film / X-Men Film Series
Rose is known to have a very dry wit and sense of humor.

Source: Deadpan Snarker / Literature

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