quicker-witted

The old "do as I say, not as I do" approach no longer works (if it ever did) on a generation of kids who are quicker-witted and savvier than we ever were.

Liane Weintraub: Freedom from Junk 2009

As the quicker-witted among you will have guessed, Trivial Pursuit Silver Screen is a Trivial Pursuit game about movies.

SLACKERJACK: Crate Crash 2006

He dashed out again, followed by a stream of quicker-witted folks or more curious dragon boys and servants, as a new fear held Vetch paralyzed in his seat for a moment.

Joust Lackey, Mercedes 2003

Since she was much quicker-witted than Bob or the Hunter, she knew better than to continue firing blindly after the first shot, had missed.

Through The Eye Of A Needle Clement, Hal, 1922- 1978

He had not known Maeta nearly as long-casual acquaintance as one of Charles Teroa's sisters seven years before hardly counted-but he already knew that she was more intelligent than his host and quicker-witted.

Through The Eye Of A Needle Clement, Hal, 1922- 1978

Pete rarely called down his quicker-witted companions.

Murder Without Icing Lathen, Emma, pseud 1972

You demimales may be more excitable than males, but you're also quicker-witted.

Three Worlds To Conquer Anderson, Poul, 1926- 1964

"I guess I understand something about it," said the quicker-witted

Nan Sherwood at Rose Ranch Annie Roe Carr

It is unnecessary to follow the discussion, but, one after another, the quicker-witted and better-informed preacher successfully combated all the propositions advanced by my relative in trying to give a reason for the faith that was in him, until he was completely cornered.

The Abolitionists Together With Personal Memories Of The Struggle For Human Rights

But then women are quicker-witted than men, though they are not so steady-headed.

Littlebourne Lock F. Bayford Harrison