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wit
I. noun II. adverb
half-wit
noun

I . wit [wɪt] N

2. wit (person):

wit
остря́к m

II . wit [wɪt] ADV form

half-wit N

Usage examples with wits

a battle of wits
состяза́ние nt в остроу́мии
to keep one's wits about one
сохрани́ть самооблада́ние
to frighten sb out of his wits
испуга́ть кого́-ли́бо до́ смерти

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And it says it's used to manipulate ideologically fractured over informed under educated half-wits into dismissive stat boosting non-critical thinkers who condescend without substantive results.
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But before the trap can be tripped, the three foil the plot using their wits and their slingshots.
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They battle it out in messy physical challenges that test their wits and their teamwork skills in order to win prizes.
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His parents love him, but are at their wits end with his mischief, and are seriously considering enrolling him in military school.
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She uses her wits to get what she wants by coming up with various sneaky plans.
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He uses his wits and an elaborate series of gadgets to disorient and circumcise his opponents.
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With her marvellous brain she sharpened people's wits.
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Imagination and wits of artists getting out of the constraints imposed by stages fill the streets with vigor and romantic mood.
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The rest of us can savor the strong opinions and sharp wits that can make top-notch entertainment.
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He has a lithe but powerful physique, relying more on agility and wits than strength.
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