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.

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WordMeaning
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical