Wednesday, September 22, 2004

Vocabulary

Discernment
Discrimination
Perception
Penetration
Insight
Acumen

These words describe qualities that represent a power to see what is not evident to the average mind :

Discernment stresses accuracy especially in reading character or motives

Discrimination stresses the power to distinguish and select what is true or appropriate or genuinely excellent

Perception implies quick and often sympathetic discernment, as of shades of feeling

Penetration implies a searching mind that goes beyond what is obvious or superficial

Insight suggests depth of discernment

Acumen implies characteristic penetration combined with keen practical judgment

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