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perspicacious

IPA pronunciation: /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

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Russian meaning

Проницательный

English definition

Having a ready insight into and understanding of things; perceptive.

Example

Perspicacious applicants anticipate the question types in adaptive exams.

Collocations

perspicacious observer
perspicacious mind
perspicacious insight

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