WBCS.LIVE practice question

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Astute

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Shrewd
  2. Dull
  3. Impolite
  4. Crude

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Shrewd

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Shrewd Astute means mentally sharp, clever, or perceptive. Shrewd also means having sharp powers of judgment or being clever, especially in practical matters. Dull: opposite of astute. Impolite: refers to rudeness, unrelated to intelligence or perception. Crude: means raw or unrefined, and does not relate to cleverness.