Week 1 - Wisdom

Question 1

acuity

Answer 1

sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing

Example: Her acuity in understanding the complexities of the issue was impressive.

Question 2

apprise

Answer 2

inform or tell (someone)

Example: I will apprise you of any updates regarding the project.

Question 3

astute

Answer 3

having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage

Example: He made an astute observation about the market trends.

Question 4

canny

Answer 4

having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters

Example: She is a canny investor who rarely makes a bad decision.

Question 5

circumspect

Answer 5

wary and unwilling to take risks

Example: He is circumspect in his financial dealings, always weighing the risks.

Question 6

cogent

Answer 6

clear, logical, and convincing

Example: The lawyer presented a cogent argument that was hard to refute.

Question 7

cognizant

Answer 7

having knowledge or being aware of

Example: She is cognizant of the challenges that lie ahead.

Question 8

concoct

Answer 8

create or devise (a story or plan)

Example: They concocted a plan to surprise their friend on his birthday.

Question 9

incisive

Answer 9

intelligently analytical and clear-thinking

Example: Her incisive comments during the meeting clarified many points.

Question 10

introspective

Answer 10

characterized by or given to introspection

Example: He is an introspective person who often reflects on his thoughts and actions.

Question 11

pedagogue

Answer 11

a teacher, especially a strict or pedantic one

Example: The pedagogue was known for his strict but effective teaching methods.

Question 12

pedantic

Answer 12

excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning

Example: His pedantic approach to teaching often bored his students.

Question 13

pensive

Answer 13

engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought

Example: She was in a pensive mood, thinking about her future plans.

Question 14

perspicacious

Answer 14

having a ready insight into and understanding of things

Example: Her perspicacious mind quickly grasped the intricacies of the subject.

Question 15

peruse

Answer 15

read (something), typically in a thorough or careful way

Example: He decided to peruse the document before signing it.

Question 16

politic

Answer 16

seeming sensible and judicious under the circumstances

Example: It was politic to apologize for the misunderstanding.

Question 17

pragmatic

Answer 17

dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations

Example: She took a pragmatic approach to solving the problem.

Question 18

probity

Answer 18

the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency

Example: His probity was never in question; everyone trusted him.

Question 19

proffer

Answer 19

hold out (something) to someone for acceptance; offer

Example: He decided to proffer his resignation after the scandal.

Question 20

prudence

Answer 20

the quality of being prudent; cautiousness

Example: Her prudence in financial matters saved the company from bankruptcy.

Question 21

ruminate

Answer 21

think deeply about something

Example: He ruminated on the decision for several days before making a move.

Question 22

stipulate

Answer 22

demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreement

Example: The contract stipulated that all payments be made by the end of the month.

Question 23

surmise

Answer 23

suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it

Example: He surmised that she wasn’t coming to the party after all.

Question 24

trenchant

Answer 24

vigorous or incisive in expression or style

Example: Her trenchant analysis of the policy won her accolades.