SLAM II english vocab week one

Acuity

Sharpness or keenness, especially of the mind or senses.

Apprise

To inform or notify someone.

Astute

Clever and quick to understand situations or people.

Canny

Smart and careful, especially in business or practical matters.

Circumspect

Careful and cautious before taking action.

Cogent

Clear, logical, and convincing (especially in arguments).

Cognizant

Aware of something; having knowledge.

Concoct

To invent or make something, often by combining different things.

Incisive

Sharp and clear in expression or thought.

Introspective

Thoughtful about one's own feelings and behavior.

Pedagogue

A teacher, especially one who is strict or overly formal.

Pedantic

Overly concerned with rules or details, especially in teaching.

Pensive

Quietly thoughtful, often in a serious or sad way.

Perspicacious

Having a deep understanding; mentally sharp.

Peruse

To read or examine carefully.

Politic

Sensible and tactful; showing good judgment in dealing with people.

Pragmatic

Focused on practical solutions rather than theories or ideals.

Probity

Strong honesty and moral principles.

Proffer

To offer something for consideration or acceptance.

Prudence

Wise and careful decision-making; thinking before acting.

Ruminate

To think deeply or repeatedly about something.

Stipulate

To demand or specify something as part of an agreement.

Surmise

To guess something without having all the facts.

Trenchant

Sharply effective or insightful, often in a cutting way.