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Intellectual

Ih-ntuh-LEH-kchoo-uhl

/ˌɪntʌˈlɛktʃuːʌl/

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intellectual

Dictionary meaning

Appealing to or using the intellect.

Examples

  • Satire is an intellectual weapon.
  • Intellectual problems.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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