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
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
temporalof or relating to time as opposed to eternity
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
rustleto make or cause a rustle
celestialof, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning