Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations and turn them to one's advantage; shrewd and perceptive.
From Latin 'astutus' meaning 'crafty' or 'cunning,' derived from 'astus' (craft, cunning). Originally had more negative connotations of being sly, but evolved to mean cleverly perceptive in a positive sense.
Think 'a STUDENT' - the best students are astute! They quickly figure out what the teacher wants and how to succeed. The word sounds sharp and pointed, just like astute thinking.
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