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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correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
dawdleto spend time idly
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
sleekslick
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
forteone's strong point