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intellect vs intelligence
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| intellectnoun/ˈɪn.təl.ekt/ | Meaning the ability to think clearly, reason and understand difficult ideas; also a very clever person | Goes with sharp intellect | Example She was a formidable intellect who wrote on economics, history and law. |
| intelligencenoun/ɪnˈtel.ə.dʒəns/ | Meaning The ability to learn, understand and think about things quickly and well. | Goes with — | Example Her intelligence and hard work helped her finish university in three years. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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