Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.
The nurse was known for making astute observations when it came to patients' reactions to changes in medications.

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Astute means "perceptive or intelligent." In this case, the nurse made perceptive observations of her patients. Another word for this is "shrewd."
Quick could fit into this sentence and sound correct, but astute means intelligent or shrewd. This is why quick is not the best answer here.
Naïve means innocent, childlike, or trusting (in a negative way). An example of someone who is naïve would be someone who falls for a scam because they trusted a creepy stranger on the street.
Discrete means distinct or separate. A cheetah has discrete spots - each spot is distinct and separate from the others.

Select the Meaning of the Underlined Word in the Sentence