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Friday, February 18, 2005

Look, Jim...one of our favorite words!

perspicacity
(Pronunciation: pur-spuh-KAS-uh-tee) n.
Acuteness of perception, discernment, or understanding.

Definition:
[n] the capacity to assess situations or circumstances shrewdly and draw sound conclusions

Synonyms:
astuteness, judgement, perspicaciousness, shrewdness, sound judgement
See Also:
acumen, craftiness, cunning, foxiness, guile, insightfulness, intelligence, knowingness, slyness, street smarts

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