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shrewd



Pronunciation: (shrOOd), [key]
—adj., -er, -est.
1. astute or sharp in practical matters: a shrewd politician.
2. keen; piercing.
3. artful.
4. Archaic.malicious.
5. Obs.bad.
6. Obs.shrewish.

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