GRE Word List

ACUITY

keenness of perception

The meaning of the word acuity is keenness of perception.

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WordMeaning
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
slackento make less active : slow up
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
epicureanof or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
caliberdegree of mental capacity or moral quality
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past