Choose the most suitable one-word substitution for the following.
One who quickly understands and responds to situations.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Perceptive: Describes someone who has the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses and can understand it quickly and accurately.
This fits the description of "one who quickly understands and responds to situations" perfectly.
Pliable: Refers to something that is easily bent or flexible, or a person who is easily influenced by others.
Obtuse: This is the opposite of perceptive; it means annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand.
Effusive: Refers to expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner (being very "wordy" with emotions).