astute
/əˈstuːt/
as · tute
ə · ˈstuːt
English Definition
adj. clever, sharp
Significado en Español
astuto, perspicaz
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tinh khôn, sắc sảo
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Example Sentence
She gave an astute answer.
她答复很机智。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
astute (sharp)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “astute”:
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A
Clever
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B
Friendly
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C
Lazy
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D
Timid
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A — Clever.
“astute” means adj. clever, sharp
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ investor noticed the problem long before anyone else did.
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A
foolish
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B
careless
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C
dull
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D
astute
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D — astute.
“astute” means adj. clever, sharp
Common questions about “astute”
What does “astute” mean?
astute — adj. clever, sharp. In Chinese: 机敏的，敏锐的.
How do you pronounce “astute”?
astute is pronounced /əˈstuːt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: as · tute.
How do you use “astute” in a sentence?
She gave an astute answer. (她答复很机智。)
What are synonyms for “astute”?
shrewd, clever — all close in meaning to astute (adj. clever, sharp).
Is “astute” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. astute appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “astute”?
astute (sharp)
