GRE Word List
ASTUTE
wise; shrewd; keen; seeing quickly something that is to one's advantage
The meaning of the word astute is wise; shrewd; keen; seeing quickly something that is to one's advantage.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| grouse | complain; fuss; grumble; grouch; N: plump chickenlike game bird |
| multifarious | varied; greatly diversified; Ex. multifarious activities |
| replica | copy |
| dys- | abnormal; impaired |
| opprobrium | infamy; disgrace arising from shameful conduct; vilification(slander); scorn; contempt; Ex. opprobrium hurled against him; ADJ. opprobrious: expressing contempt; shameful or infamous |
| fake | not genuine; N: one that is not genuine; impostor; sham; V: counterfeit; Ex. fake the results of the experiment/the signature |
| complacency | self-satisfaction; smugness; ADJ. complacent |
| fusillade | simultaneous firing or outburst (of missiles, questions, etc.) |
| ramp | slope; inclined plane or roadway (connecting two levels) |
| aplomb | poise; composure in difficult situations; assurance; self-confidence |
