Discernment
Discrimination
Perception
Penetration
Insight
Acumen
These words describe qualities that represent a power to see what is not evident to the average mind :
Discernment stresses accuracy especially in reading character or motives
Discrimination stresses the power to distinguish and select what is true or appropriate or genuinely excellent
Perception implies quick and often sympathetic discernment, as of shades of feeling
Penetration implies a searching mind that goes beyond what is obvious or superficial
Insight suggests depth of discernment
Acumen implies characteristic penetration combined with keen practical judgment
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