acumen
/ˈækjʊmən/
a · cu · men
ˈæk · jʊ · mən
English Definition
n. sharpness; insight; acuteness
Significado en Español
perspicacia, agudeza
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự sắc sảo, thông minh
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
acu (sharp, keen) + men → keen insight, penetrating intelligence.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the synonym for the word “acumen” as used in the sentence: Her acumen in financial matters has led the company to unprecedented success.
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A
ignorance
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B
brightness
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C
insight
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D
confusion
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C — insight.
“acumen” means n. sharpness; insight; acuteness
Common questions about “acumen”
What does “acumen” mean?
acumen — n. sharpness; insight; acuteness. In Chinese: 敏锐；聪明.
How do you pronounce “acumen”?
acumen is pronounced /ˈækjʊmən/. It breaks into 3 syllables: a · cu · men.
Is “acumen” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. acumen appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “acumen”?
acu (sharp, keen) + men → keen insight, penetrating intelligence.
