erudition

nounCommon GRE wordMore E words

deep, extensive, and scholarly knowledge

In a sentence

Erudition in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing erudition in a sentence.

Her erudition was evident in the breadth of references she could summon.

Synonyms

learningscholarshipknowledge

Antonyms

ignoranceilliteracy

Keep going

to gradually decline, recede, or diminish

overflowing enthusiasm and liveliness

the quality of overflowing, bubbling enthusiasm

overflowing with cheerful enthusiasm and high spirits

deviating from conventional or accepted behavior in odd ways

a level or rank within an organization, profession, or society

drawing from a wide and diverse range of sources or styles

to deprive of importance or overshadow by being superior

Common questions

Erudition (noun) means deep, extensive, and scholarly knowledge

Here is erudition used in an example sentence: "Her erudition was evident in the breadth of references she could summon."

Common synonyms for erudition include learning, scholarship, knowledge.

Antonyms of erudition include ignorance, illiteracy.

Erudition is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.