Synonym Discussion of astute. shrewd, sagacious, perspicacious, astute mean acute in perception and sound in judgment. shrewd stresses practical, hardheaded cleverness and judgment. â¨a shrewd judge of characterâ© sagacious suggests wisdom, penetration, and farsightedness.
Definition of 'tacet'. Word Frequency. tacet (ËteÉªsÉt , ËtÃ¦s-) verb. (intransitive) (on a musical score) a direction indicating that a particular instrument or singer does not take part in a movement or part of a movement. Word origin of 'tacet'. C18: from Latin: it is silent, from tacÄre to be quiet.
conceit-the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride. conceitedness, vanity. trait-a distinguishing feature of your personal nature. narcism, narcissism, self-love-an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself; self-love that shut out everyone else.