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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |
| pertinacious | adhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design |
| libel | a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought |
| rudimentary | consisting in first principles : fundamental |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |
| apex | the uppermost point : vertex |
| pauper | a person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity |
| condole | grieve |