Directions : In the following questions a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

‘Perspicacity’ and ‘Perspicuity’ 

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  1. Perspicacity means ability to discern and Perspicuity means lucidity of expression 
  2. Perspicacity means lucidity of expression and Perspicuity means ability to discern 
  3. Perspicacity means tenacity and Perspicuity means lucidity of expression 
  4. Perspicacity means ability to discern and Perspicuity means tenacity 

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : Perspicacity means ability to discern and Perspicuity means lucidity of expression 
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The correct answer is 'Perspicacity means ability to discern and Perspicuity means lucidity of expression'. 

Key Points

  • Perspicacity means the quality of having a ready insight into things; shrewdness.
  • Perspicuity means clear and lucid.
  • He​nce, we can conclude that Perspicacity means the ability to discern and Perspicuity means lucidity of expression.

Hence, the answer will be option 1.

Additional Information

  • Let's see the meaning of the following words:
    • discern: recognize or find out.
    • tenacity: the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.
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