19 Words That Make You Seem Smart . . . And actually make you smarter

Of course, a list of words that convey intelligence could fill a small dictionary, but given space limitations, My Psychology Today article today offers  19 that seem particularly useful in today’s roiling times. I use COVID-related examples of how each word could be used.
Using these words, many of which aren't fancy, should add intelligence and nuance to what you say or write.