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n. assertiveness Syn. declare
n. assertion
adj. assertive
The government asserted its control over the banking system.
The company president is an assertive individual.
astounding adj. very surprising
v. astound Syn. astonishing
adv. astoundingly
The scientists made an astounding discovery.
The fans were astounded by their team's success.
astute adj. very intelligent, smart, clever
adj. astutely Syn. perceptive
n. astuteness
He was an astute worker, finishing in half the time it took the others to finish.
They astutely determined that there would be no chance to finish on time.
authorize v. to give permission or power to do
adj. authorized something
n. authority
Syn. empower
Only authorized employees are allowed in the laboratory.
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