adjective · Hard SAT word

    Incisive

    penetrating; having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

    Incisive in a sentence

    Her incisive analysis cut through all the confusion.

    Synonyms for incisive

    • sharp
    • keen
    • penetrating

    Antonyms for incisive

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