shrewd
having sharp practical judgment and cleverness
Word origin: From Middle English shrewe, a sharp or cunning person.
Shrewd in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing shrewd in a sentence.
A shrewd negotiator, she secured terms no one expected.
It was a shrewd negotiating tactic to concede a minor point in order to win the one that mattered.
Using “shrewd” well
Shrewd describes sharp practical judgment and cleverness, especially in matters of advantage or self-interest. It is generally a compliment, though it can hint at a calculating edge.
More GRE words starting with S
to deliberately damage or obstruct something, especially in secret
an intensely sweet, calorie-free artificial sweetener
excessively sweet or sentimental in a cloying way
regarded as too important or sacred to be altered or criticized
having keen practical judgment and discernment
soundness of judgment and acuteness of discernment
most noticeable or important; standing out prominently
of a sickly yellowish or pale complexion
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