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
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
elusivetending to elude: such as
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
emulateto strive to equal or excel
succorrelief
rallyto muster for a common purpose
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will