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
intermediarymediator
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
epiloguea concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work
paramourlover
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion