Acute
mediumuh-KYOOT
adjective
Definition
Having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight; sharp or severe
Examples
“She had an acute awareness of social dynamics.”
“The patient experienced acute pain in his chest.”
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GRE Tip
Acute is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "keen" or "sharp" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "obtuse".
Related GRE Words
astute
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage
keen
Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm; sharp or penetrating
discerning
Having or showing good judgment or understanding
profound
Very great or intense; having or showing great knowledge or insight
apparent
Clearly visible or understood; seeming real or true but not necessarily so
evident
Plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood
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