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
dilateto become enlarged or widened
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
irateroused to ire
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
fetefestival
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
depredationto lay waste : plunder