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Daemon

Posted: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 12:00:00 AM

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sapient

(adjective) Having great wisdom and discernment.

Synonyms: perspicacious, sagacious

Usage: The book is a source of valuable insights and sapient advice to educators.

Joseph Glantz

Posted: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 7:03:49 AM

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So is that where the second part of homo-sapien comes from?

Ellenrita

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Joseph G., you are very sapient this morning.

Ellenrita

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Now, to use sapient as an adjective. You had a sapient posting this morning - okay?

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I have been accused of being sapient, but not on this Forum!

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