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1. n. Intellect; understanding; talent; -- used humorously. Source: opted
2. n. common sense Source: wordnet
3. n. that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason Source: wordnet

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brain common conscious faculty feelings functions humorously intellect reason responsible seat sense talent thoughts understanding

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