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Argute
//ɑːˈɡjuːt// adj
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Adjective
- 1 Sharp; perceptive; shrewd. literary
"“Suppose,” said Roland Græme, “we should begin as in a tale-book, by asking each others names and histories.” “It is right well imagined,” said Catherine, “and shews an argute judgment. Do you begin, and I will listen, and only put in a question or two at the dark parts of the story. Come, unfold then your name and history, my new acquaintance.”"
- 2 Shrill in sound. literary
Etymology
From Latin argūtus, perfect passive participle of arguō (“I clarify”).
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