sagacity | SAT Word of the Day
Not gonna lie, this word is pretty uncommon. But still important to know, especially the adjective form (sage), which also refers to an herb.
⚡️ Quick Quiz: Do you know what SAGACITY means already?
sagacity most nearly means
(A) stubbornness
(B) kindness
(C) wisdom
(D) eloquence
(E) curiosity
And one more:
Which historical figure is most renowned for their sagacity?
(A) Alexander the Great, known for his military conquests
(B) Marie Antoinette, famous for her lavish lifestyle, which most definitely did NOT end well for her
(C) Solomon, the biblical king celebrated for his wise judgments
(D) Amelia Earhart, the famous aviator who disappeared over the Pacific Ocean
(E) Genghis Khan, remembered for establishing the Mongol Empire
Scroll down for the answer/s.
ℹ️ Part of speech of sagacity
sagacity is a NOUN (non-count noun, singular).
🗣️ Pronunciation of sagacity
sagacity is pronounced /sə.ˈɡæ.sɪ.ti/ or suh-GAH-sih-tee.
📚️ Definition of sagacity
Acute mental discernment, soundness of judgment, and farsighted wisdom. Example: renowned for sagacity in financial matters.
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of sagacity in usage:
My grandmother's uncanny sagacity in predicting which romantic relationships would endure made us suspect she might possess supernatural powers. Or maybe people learn something as they age.
With remarkable financial sagacity, Warren Buffett continues to grow one of the world's largest fortunes, all while driving an 11-year-old Cadillac.
Uncle Ben's memorable sagacity: With great power comes great responsibility.
✅ Quiz answer/s
Answers:
C, wisdom. Explanations: A (stubbornness) is completely unrelated to sagacity. B (kindness) refers to benevolence rather than intelligence. D (eloquence) relates to effective speaking, not wisdom. E (curiosity) concerns a desire for knowledge rather than wisdom itself.
C, Solomon. Explanation: King Solomon is the quintessential example of sagacity; he famously demonstrated wisdom when he proposed dividing a baby (literally) to determine the true mother. Alexander the Great (A) was known for military might. Marie Antoinette (B) wasn't particularly noted for wisdom. Amelia Earhart (D) demonstrated courage and pioneering spirit, not primarily wisdom. Genghis Khan (E) was known for strategic military conquest rather than wise advice.
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