GRE Word List

ACUMEN

keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters

The meaning of the word acumen is keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters.

Random words

WordMeaning
magistratean official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as
redressto set right : remedy
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
inerrancyexemption from error : infallibility
buoyanthaving buoyancy
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
trunkthe main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)