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
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
gapeto open the mouth wide
aspirantone who aspires
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)