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
trekto make one's way arduously
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quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
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appriseto give notice to : tell
compatiblecapable of existing together in harmony
beelinea straight direct course
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
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assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand