GRE Word List

SHREWD

marked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen

The meaning of the word shrewd is marked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen.

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WordMeaning
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
nostalgiaa wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
relishcharacteristic flavor
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it