GRE Word List

ACUITY

keenness of perception

The meaning of the word acuity is keenness of perception.

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debuta first appearance
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
repudiateto refuse to accept
egregiousconspicuous
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment