Astute – Clever/ Cunning. Able to understand a situation quickly and take advantage
(Pronounced uh-stewt)
To remember the definition of the word astute, use the following mnemonic:
As tutor (astute) she was able to tell that her student was really clever.
Examples of astute in a sentence
The astute businessman went from rags to riches with one great idea.
Both of the tricksters were astute and could easily select a mark that would fall for their scam.
Astute and perceptive, the chess player seemed to always know what move his opponent would make next.
