Savant
mediumsa-VANT
noun
Definition
A learned person; someone with exceptional knowledge
Examples
“The savant had memorized thousands of historical facts.”
“She was considered a savant in her field.”
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GRE Tip
Savant is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "scholar" or "sage" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "ignoramus".
Related GRE Words
maven
An expert or connoisseur in a particular field
obscure
Not discovered or known about; uncertain
connoisseur
An expert judge in matters of taste, especially in fine arts or food
uninitiated
Without special knowledge or experience
esoteric
Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge
arcane
Understood by few; mysterious or secret
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