Perspicacity Purspishasity prspikasit noun perspicacity 1 the quality

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Perspicacity Pur-spish-asity ˌpərspiˈkasitē/ noun: perspicacity 1. the quality of having a ready insight into

Perspicacity Pur-spish-asity ˌpərspiˈkasitē/ noun: perspicacity 1. the quality of having a ready insight into things; shrewdness. The perspicacity of her remarks was very impressive to the teacher in a class of unaware children. A good way to remember : Perspicacity is being prepared.

Levity lev-ity ˈlevətē/ noun: levity; plural noun: levities 1. humor or frivolity, esp. the

Levity lev-ity ˈlevətē/ noun: levity; plural noun: levities 1. humor or frivolity, esp. the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect. When he told his parents about the serious matter at hand, they showed such levity. A good way to remember is the levity has a L which is also in laughter.

Erudite eur-u-dite ˈer(y)əˌdīt/ adjective: erudite 1. having or showing great knowledge or learning. The

Erudite eur-u-dite ˈer(y)əˌdīt/ adjective: erudite 1. having or showing great knowledge or learning. The erudite humanitarian continued to change the world and speak out against injustice. A good way to remember is erudite relates to education.

Indigent ˈindijənt/ In-dig-ent noun: indigent; plural noun: indigents 1. a needy person. adjective: indigent

Indigent ˈindijənt/ In-dig-ent noun: indigent; plural noun: indigents 1. a needy person. adjective: indigent 1. poor; needy. The indigent man was found on the street, no house, and no money. A good way to remember is the indigent man was digging in the trash.

Pedagogical ped·a·gog·i·cal adjectiveˌpe-də-ˈgä-ji-kəl, -ˈgō- Pe-dah-gog-ical : of or relating to teachers or education The

Pedagogical ped·a·gog·i·cal adjectiveˌpe-də-ˈgä-ji-kəl, -ˈgō- Pe-dah-gog-ical : of or relating to teachers or education The teacher’s pedagogical permission let him morally transform his students. A good way to remember is “My paideia teacher has a pedagogical degree”