English Definition
adj. Clever and astute; cunning
Significado en Español
astuto, perspicaz
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sắc sảo, tinh anh
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
shrew (termagant, cunning), shrewd → astute.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “shrewd”?
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A
Clumsy
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B
Astute
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C
Naive
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D
Dull
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B — Astute.
“shrewd” means adj. Clever and astute; cunning
Common questions about “shrewd”
What does “shrewd” mean?
shrewd — adj. Clever and astute; cunning. In Chinese: 精明的，敏锐的.
How do you pronounce “shrewd”?
shrewd is pronounced /ʃruːd/. It breaks into 1 syllable: shrewd.
Is “shrewd” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. shrewd appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “shrewd”?
shrew (termagant, cunning), shrewd → astute.
