Shrewd
mediumSHROOD
adjective
Definition
Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
Examples
“He made a shrewd business decision that paid off handsomely.”
“Her shrewd negotiating skills secured a favorable deal.”
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GRE Tip
Shrewd is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "astute" or "sagacious" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "naive".
Related GRE Words
sagacious
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise
astute
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage
prudent
Acting with or showing care and thought for the future
perceptive
Having or showing sensitive insight
discerning
Having or showing good judgment or understanding
judicious
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense
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