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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obliviouslacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention
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gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
holstera leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
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odoroushaving an odor: such as
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England