astute
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Good at judging people or situations quickly and accurately, especially in a practical or shrewd way.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
shrewd
perceptive
Antonyms
naive
foolish
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Her _____ business decisions helped the company survive the recession."
Answer: astute
In your own words, what does "astute" mean?
Good at judging people or situations quickly and accurately, especially in a practical or shrewd way.
Learn next at B1
- asymmetry A lack of balance or equality between two sides or parts of something.
- atmosphere The layer of gases surrounding a planet, or the general mood or feelin...
- atoll A ring-shaped coral island or string of islands surrounding a central...
- atom The smallest unit of a chemical element that still has the properties...
- atomic Relating to atoms, the tiny particles that make up all matter, or rela...
- attain To succeed in achieving or reaching something, usually after effort.