| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | acuity | sharpness of thought or perception |
| 2. | acumen | sharp practical intelligence |
| 3. | adage | old wise saying |
| 4. | aphorism | brief wise observation |
| 5. | astuteness | cleverness in judgment |
| 6. | balance | fairness and steadiness of judgment |
| 7. | better judgment | wiser inner sense |
| 8. | brains | intelligence and good sense |
| 9. | circumspection | cautious attention before acting |
| 10. | clarity | clearness of understanding |
| 11. | clear-sightedness | ability to judge clearly |
| 12. | clearheadedness | calm clarity of thought |
| 13. | cleverness | quick practical intelligence |
| 14. | common sense | ordinary practical judgment |
| 15. | consideration | careful thought before action |
| 16. | considered judgment | decision after careful thought |
| 17. | contemplation | deep careful thought |
| 18. | counsel | wise advice or guidance |
| 19. | deliberation | careful thought before deciding |
| 20. | discernment | keen judgment and understanding |
| 21. | discretion | careful judgment in conduct |
| 22. | doctrine | set of guiding teachings |
| 23. | enlightenment | deep spiritual or intellectual understanding |
| 24. | erudition | deep scholarly knowledge |
| 25. | ethical judgment | discernment about right action |
| 26. | experience | knowledge gained through living |
| 27. | expertise | specialized knowledge and skill |
| 28. | far-sightedness | ability to plan wisely ahead |
| 29. | foresight | ability to anticipate wisely |
| 30. | forethought | careful planning before acting |
| 31. | gem | valuable wise saying |
| 32. | good advice | helpful sound guidance |
| 33. | good judgment | sound ability to decide |
| 34. | good sense | practical sound judgment |
| 35. | goodness | moral soundness |
| 36. | gumption | resourceful practical sense |
| 37. | home truth | plain uncomfortable truth |
| 38. | horse sense | plain practical judgment |
| 39. | illumination | sudden understanding or insight |
| 40. | informed judgment | decision based on knowledge |
| 41. | insight | deep understanding of something |
| 42. | intelligence | ability to understand and learn |
| 43. | judgment | ability to decide wisely |
| 44. | judiciousness | quality of judging wisely |
| 45. | keenness | sharpness of mind |
| 46. | know-how | practical knowledge and skill |
| 47. | knowledge | facts and understanding gained |
| 48. | learning | knowledge gained by study |
| 49. | lesson | useful knowledge gained |
| 50. | levelheadedness | calm practical judgment |
| 51. | life experience | knowledge gained from living |
| 52. | life lessons | knowledge learned from experience |
| 53. | mature judgment | judgment shaped by experience |
| 54. | maturity | developed good judgment |
| 55. | maxim | short statement of wisdom |
| 56. | mental acuity | sharpness of mental ability |
| 57. | moderation | avoidance of extremes |
| 58. | moral judgment | ability to judge rightness |
| 59. | moral sense | judgment about right conduct |
| 60. | mother wit | natural common sense |
| 61. | native wit | natural practical intelligence |
| 62. | nous | practical intelligence |
| 63. | perception | ability to notice and understand |
| 64. | perceptiveness | quick understanding of subtle things |
| 65. | perspective | balanced way of seeing |
| 66. | perspicacity | sharp insight and judgment |
| 67. | philosophy | guiding view of life |
| 68. | practicality | focus on workable judgment |
| 69. | pragmatism | practical problem-solving attitude |
| 70. | prescience | knowledge of things beforehand |
| 71. | providence | careful preparation for the future |
| 72. | prudence | careful practical judgment |
| 73. | rationality | reason-based sound thinking |
| 74. | realism | practical acceptance of reality |
| 75. | reason | sound thinking and logic |
| 76. | reasonableness | fair and sensible judgment |
| 77. | rectitude | moral correctness and judgment |
| 78. | reflection | careful thought and consideration |
| 79. | righteousness | moral rightness and integrity |
| 80. | ripeness | full maturity of judgment |
| 81. | sagacity | deep practical wisdom |
| 82. | sanity | soundness of mind or judgment |
| 83. | sapience | deep wisdom or intelligence |
| 84. | savvy | practical know-how |
| 85. | scholarship | advanced academic knowledge |
| 86. | sense | practical good judgment |
| 87. | sharpness | quickness of understanding |
| 88. | shrewdness | clever practical judgment |
| 89. | smartness | intelligence and good judgment |
| 90. | soberness | serious and sensible judgment |
| 91. | tact | sensitive judgment in dealing |
| 92. | tenet | core guiding belief |
| 93. | thoughtfulness | careful and considerate thinking |
| 94. | truth | accepted fact or reality |
| 95. | understanding | clear grasp of meaning |
| 96. | virtue | moral goodness and wisdom |
| 97. | vision | far-seeing understanding or planning |
| 98. | wise counsel | judicious advice or guidance |
| 99. | wit | mental sharpness and cleverness |
| 100. | worldliness | practical experience of life |
