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Shrewd

/ʃrˈud/
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(adj) Showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters.

He is shrewd and calculating.
They are shrewd in trade.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ businessman was able to negotiate a very favorable deal that benefited his company's long-term growth.

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