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astute

//əˈstjuːt//
English Definition
Shrewd; keenly perceptive.
中文释义
精明的;敏锐的
Example Sentence

The astute investor noticed subtle market trends that others missed, allowing her to make profitable decisions early.

这位精明的投资者注意到了别人忽略的细微市场趋势,使她能够及早做出有利可图的决策。

Antonyms
foolish obtuse
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
astut(机敏) → 看得准 → 精明。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “astute”?

  1. A Involved in wrongdoing.
  2. B Habitually silent; reserved.
  3. C Shrewd; keenly perceptive.
  4. D Thrifty; sparing.
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C — Shrewd; keenly perceptive.. “astute” means Shrewd; keenly perceptive..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Shrewd; keenly perceptive.”?

  1. A frugal
  2. B astute
  3. C complicit
  4. D taciturn
Show answer

B — astute. “astute” means Shrewd; keenly perceptive..

Common questions about “astute”

What does “astute” mean?

astute — Shrewd; keenly perceptive.. In Chinese: 精明的;敏锐的.

How do you pronounce “astute”?

astute is pronounced //əˈstjuːt//.

How is “astute” used in a sentence?

The astute investor noticed subtle market trends that others missed, allowing her to make profitable decisions early. (这位精明的投资者注意到了别人忽略的细微市场趋势,使她能够及早做出有利可图的决策。)

What are synonyms for “astute”?

shrewd, perceptive, sagacious — all close in meaning to astute (Shrewd; keenly perceptive.).

What is the opposite of “astute”?

foolish, obtuse — each the opposite of astute (Shrewd; keenly perceptive.).

Is “astute” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. astute is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “astute”?

astut(机敏) → 看得准 → 精明。

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