Savant
mediumPositive tonesa-VANT
noun
Definition
A learned person; someone with exceptional knowledge
Memory hook
A SAVANT SAVES knowledge in their brain — an exceptionally learned person.
Word roots
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Examples
“The savant had memorized thousands of historical facts.”
“She was considered a savant in her field.”
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“The ______ had memorized thousands of historical facts.”
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savant
Categories
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
connoisseur
An expert judge in matters of taste, especially in fine arts or food
obscure
Not discovered or known about; uncertain
pundit
a self-styled expert who comments authoritatively, especially in media
uninitiated
Without special knowledge or experience
arcane
Understood by few; mysterious or secret
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