GRE Word List

ACUITY

keenness of perception

The meaning of the word acuity is keenness of perception.

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penetrateto pass into or through
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
tableta flat slab or plaque suited for or bearing an inscription
parameteran arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves)
allureto entice by charm or attraction