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acute
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adj. keen-minded; sharp
TIP: "acute" angles are less than 90 degrees, they are "sharp". (And "obtuse" also means "dim-witted"). Acute can also mean intense (as in acute pain). |
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astute
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adj. sharp-minded; very clever
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discerning
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adj. able to judge people and situations clearly
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erudite
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adj. wise due to much reading and studying; scholarly
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incisive
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adj. decisive, keen and directly to the point
TIP: Rhymes with "decisive" |
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ingenious
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adj. very clever or inventive
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judicious
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adj. showing wisdom in judging people and situations
TIP: "jud" as in "wise judge" |
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perspicacious
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adj. using wise judgement; sharp-minded
TIP: The prefix "peri" means "around" and "spic" (as in inspect) has to do with looking. Looking and seeing all around. |
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prudent
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adj. careful, cautious, and wise
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sagacious
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adj. wise
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savvy
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adj. smart; informed
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shrewd
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adj. insightful; clever
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