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perspicacious

UK/,pɜːspɪ'keɪʃəs/US/.pә:spi'keiʃәs/
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Having a ready insight into and understanding of things.

有洞察力的;敏锐的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
per-through, thoroughly
+
-spic-look, observe, watch
+
-acioussuffix
=perspicacious

per- (through) + spic (look) + -acious = «able to see through.»

Root sp still carries 131 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her perspicacious analysis impressed the board.

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