Verbal reasoning and size of vocabulary are amongst the more powerful predictors of pilot aptitude.
I have a degree in Psychometric testing, did this as my dissertation study and point to the fact that most pilot selection tests use the measures.
Interpreting the MEL is often a much more demanding part of my day than the 38kt crosswind landing.. But its not that. Its a correlation with something else that verbal reasoning and vocabulary measures relate to.
Text speak is acceptable on forum like this. But you're dumb to use it and sophisticated to avoid it.