GRE Word List
PERSPICACIOUS
(of someone) having insight; penetrating; astute
The meaning of the word perspicacious is (of someone) having insight; penetrating; astute.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wry | (esp. of an expression of the face) twisted; with a humorous twist (expressing displeasure) |
| estimable | (of a person) worthy of esteem; admirable; deserving esteem; possible to estimate |
| laggard | slow; sluggish; N: one who lags; straggler |
| pacify | soothe; make calm or quiet; subdue; bring peace to |
| mendacious | lying; habitually dishonest; N. mendacity |
| acuity | sharpness (of mind or senses of sight or hearing) |
| repress | hold back (the natural expression of); restrain; crush; oppress; Ex. repressed child; Ex. repress a laugh/rebellion |
| artless | without guile; open and honest |
| bullion | gold and silver in the form of bars |
| recess | pause; temporary cessation; alcove; secret inner place; Ex. parliament in recess; V. CF. recessive |
