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perspicacity

noun as in insight

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Under his rough exterior Soult hid great powers of business, a keen perspicacity, and much tact.

His spirit is of a superhuman perspicacity; his mind is tenacious and full of all knowledge that man may have.

As the sequel showed, he clearly demonstrates his own perspicacity and knowledge of human nature.

Lynx-eyed perspicacity, inexhaustible contrivance, prompt ingenuity,—a man very dangerous to play with at games of skill.

He even asserted that those at the head of affairs in England had shown great perspicacity and a clear insight into the future.

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On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to perspicacity, such as: acumen, discernment, discrimination, penetration, perception, and shrewdness.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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