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| bonobo |
any of a species of highly intelligent African ape related to but smaller than the chimpanzee and exhibiting various human-like behaviors. The bonobo's habitat in the wild is limited to an area within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. |
| brain |
(pl.) the most intelligent person of a group, or the primary strategist or planner of something that requires careful thought. [1/5 definitions] |
| bright |
quick to learn; intelligent. [1/7 definitions] |
| chimpanzee |
a highly intelligent African species of ape, closely related to humans and smaller than the gorilla. |
| clever |
showing intelligent thinking, originality, or ingenuity. [1/4 definitions] |
| dumb |
unintelligent, or reflecting a lack of intelligent thinking; idiotic; stupid. [1/4 definitions] |
| hyperintelligent |
combined form of intelligent. |
| mastermind |
a clever and intelligent person, esp. one who develops and directs plans, projects, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| monkey |
a small, furry, intelligent mammal that is one of the primates but is distinguished from humans, apes, and lemurs. Most types of monkeys have tails. [1/3 definitions] |
| smart |
quick-witted; intelligent. [1/11 definitions] |
| smarten |
to make neater, more attractive, or more intelligent (usu. fol. by up). [2/3 definitions] |
| superintelligent |
combined form of intelligent. |
| vacancy |
lack of intelligent thought; blankness. [1/3 definitions] |
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