In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Perspicacious

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Perspicacious Correct Answer Shrewd

The correct answer is Shrewd.

Key Points

Perspicacious: having a ready insight into and understanding of things

Shrewd: having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute

Thus we can see that 'perspicacious' and 'shrewd' are synonyms.

Additional Information

The explanations of the other words: 

• Obscure -not discovered or known about; uncertain; unclear.
• Shrewd - sharp; acute; clever; intelligent
• Indistinct - not clear or sharply defined.

Clearly, option 3 i.e. shrewd gives the most similar meaning.