english 10 vocabulary today’s word: astute part of speech: adjective definition:

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English 10 Vocabulary Today’s Word: Astute Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Astute describes someone who is clever, quick and discerning. Sentence: Some dogs are incredibly astute and can learn hundreds of commands and tricks. Special Notes: From Latin “astutus”, meaning “crafty, clever” Disingenuous Reprimand Hasten Genre Rueful Perturb Tumult Squeamish Blurt Dissuade Idiosyncrasy Ruthless Prowess Pungent Scrutinize

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English 10 Vocabulary

Today’s Word:Astute

Part of Speech:Adjective

Definition:Astute describes someone who is clever, quick and discerning.

Sentence:Some dogs are incredibly astute and can learn hundreds of commands and tricks.

Special Notes:From Latin “astutus”, meaning “crafty, clever”

Disingenuous Reprimand Hasten Genre RuefulPerturb Tumult Squeamish Blurt DissuadeIdiosyncrasy Ruthless Prowess Pungent ScrutinizeSullenly Bewilder Gregarious Redundant Conundrum