Hot SAT Words Lessons 21 30 LESSON 28

Hot SAT Words Lessons 21 -30

LESSON # 28 Like an owl! Words Relating to Being Wise and Sharp- Minded

ACUTE Adj. keenminded, sharp

ACUTE l Because it supposedly improves mental ACUITY, fish is called “brain food. ” l Dee had a dull ache in her tooth yesterday, but today the pain is much more ACUTE.

ASTUTUE Adj. sharpminded, clever

ASTUTE l As an ASTUTE reader of poetry, Helen seems always to find meanings hiddn between the lines.

DISCERNING Adj. able to judge people and situations clearly

DISCERNING l As a DISCERNING collector, Harry buys only the best bluegrass recordings on the market. l If you look carefully, you may DISCERN a small boat out there in the fog.

D is for DISCERNING

D is for DISCERNING DIOGENES… Or just plain CYNICAL ?

ERUDITE Adj. wise due to much reading and studying; scholarly

ERUDITE l Morris pretends to be ERUDITE, but he’s really an airhead couch potato. l Joel attributes his ERUDITION to a lifetime of studying and reading good books.

Lacking ERUDITION

INCISIVE Adj. sharp; keen

INCISIVE l Brian’s INCISIVE comments went right to the heart of the matter. l It took many INCISIVE minds to unravel the mysteries of the genome.

INGENIOUS Adj. very clever or inventive

INGENIOUS l INGENIOUS it may be, but the digital belt buckle is a pretty much useless item.

INANE NOT INGENIOUS!

INGENUOUS Sincere and genuine DISINGENUOUS = insincere and not genuine

DISINGENUOUS…INGENUOUS!

JUDICIOUS Adj. showing wisdom in judging people and situations

JUDICIOUS l By sticking to a budget, Marlene makes JUDICIOUS use of her limited income. l Henry chose a college without much thought, but Nora is trying to be more JUDICIOUS.

PERSPICACIOUS Adj. using wise judgment; sharp-minded

PERSPICACIOUS l As a PERSPICACIOUS observer of teenagers, Mr. Krystal knew immediately that Kenny had a problem. l Dana can do a PERSPICACIOUS impersonation of the president.

PRUDENT Adj. careful, cautious, and wise …but a bit PEDANTIC!

PRUDENT l It is PRUDENT not to drive when the roads are covered with ice. l Before agreeing to buy an old house, it would be PRUDENT to have it checked for termintes.

IMPRUDENT!

SAGACIOUS Adj. WISE

SAGACIOUS l For a three-year-old, my brother says the most SAGACIOUS things. Unlike me, he’s probably a budding genius.

SAVVY Adj. SMART, INFORMED

SAVVY l SAVVY investors knew better than to put their money in Vince’s risky business venture.

SHREWD Adj. insightful, clever

SHREWD l Dennis is a shred negotiator, always getting the deal he wants but leaving the other side pleased with the outcome, too.