perspicacious | perspicacity

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GRE

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Banks

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Civil Services

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Meaning(s)

somebody who can judge and understand things clearly

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perspicacious - sharp

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If you are ‘perspicacious’, then you are very good at noticing, comprehending, or analyzing somebody or something. It also implies a natural attentiveness and foresight which makes this a highly prized attribute, particularly in a professional environment.

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Synonyms perceptive
Antonyms dense,unsophisticated

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  1. Jane was perspicacious enough to sell her shares just a few days before the market unexpectedly crashed.

  2. I have to admire Alex’s perspicaciousness. He told me not to trust John and he was right. The man turned out to be a con artist.

  3. The boss foresaw the coming demand with her usual perspicacity. That’s why we were so well prepared.

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