Erudite
hardPositive toneER-yoo-dyt
adjective
Definition
Having or showing great knowledge; scholarly and intellectual
Memory hook
E-RUDE-ITE: polished OUT of RUDENESS through extensive learning — deeply scholarly.
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Examples
“The professor's erudite lectures on ancient philosophy captivated students with their depth and insight.”
“Her erudite writing style, filled with literary references, impressed critics and scholars alike.”
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“The professor's ______ lectures on ancient philosophy captivated students with their depth and insight.”
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GRE Tip
Erudite is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "scholarly" or "learned" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "ignorant".
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