English Definition
adj. having a sharp edge or point; intellectually sharp or perceptive
Significado en Español
agudo, entusiasta
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sắc sảo, nhiệt tình
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Compare ''knife'', its pronunciation is similar to the beginning of ''knife'', a knife is sharp, thus extended to mean keen
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
The detective had a keen sense of observation and was able to solve the mystery quickly. Which word most closely matches the meaning of “keen”?
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A
dull
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B
sharp
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C
lazy
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D
indifferent
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B — sharp.
“keen” means adj. having a sharp edge or point; intellectually sharp or perceptive
Common questions about “keen”
What does “keen” mean?
keen — adj. having a sharp edge or point; intellectually sharp or perceptive. In Chinese: 敏锐的，热心的.
How do you pronounce “keen”?
keen is pronounced /kiːn/. It breaks into 1 syllable: keen.
Is “keen” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. keen appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “keen”?
Compare ''knife'', its pronunciation is similar to the beginning of ''knife'', a knife is sharp, thus extended to mean keen
