Recall
To remember something from the past.
Grasp
to understand something clearly.
Have a gift/be gifted at something
To be naturally very good at something.
Get your words straight
To organize your thoughts so that you can express them clearly.
Fazed
To be surprised or worried, but trying to stay calm.
Baffle
To completely confuse someone.
Child prodigy
A young person who is extremely talented or intelligent for their age.
Let your mind wander:
To think about different things without focusing on anything specific.
Memorise
To learn something so that you remember it exactly.
Turn your mind to something
To start thinking about or paying attention to something.
Articulate
To express your thoughts or ideas clearly and effectively.
Genius
A person with extraordinary intelligence or ability.
Be a nerd
Someone who is very interested in academic or technical subjects, often seen as a bit socially awkward.
Recognise
To know or identify something because you have seen or experienced it before.
Bewildered
To feel very confused or puzzled.