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perspicacity

 (n): intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
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about 1 year ago reesetee said:

Heehee! Paul Lynde was perfect for that.

about 1 year ago chained_bear said:

"I pop with perspicacity."
--Wilbur in the TV adaptation of Charlotte's Web (not the movie--the TV special with Paul Lynde voicing Templeton the rat)

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