perspicacious
adjectiveGraduateELO 1,550GREGMAT
DEFINITION
acutely insightful and wise
WEBSTER'S 1913
Having the power of seeing clearly; quick-sighted; sharp of sight.
ETYMOLOGY
Lat perspicax, clear to see
IN LITERATURE
“Celimene is a woman's mind in movement, armed with an ungovernable wit; with perspicacious clear eyes for the world, and a very distinct knowledge that she belongs to the world, and is most at home in it.”
— George Meredith, Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith
IN USE
“The club’s perspicacious interest in music also extends to identifying early musical talent and booking intimate club music evenings with future superstars.”
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