Tom acted the fool but, in reality, had an education and keenness of mind second to none.
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Keenness
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harshnesshumorousnessicinessimpatienceincisivenessinclemencyingenuityintelligenceintense coldjocosenessjocularityjokingjoshingkeen desirekeen-wittednesslifelivelinesslow temperaturemental alertnessmercurial mind
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