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Definition of shrew

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Shrew (a.) Any small insectivore of the genus Sorex and several allied genera of the family Sorecidae. In form and color they resemble mice, but they have a longer and more pointed nose. Some of them are the smallest of all mammals..

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Argutely :: Argutely (adv.) In a subtle; shrewdly.

Sagacious :: Sagacious (a.) Hence, of quick intellectual perceptions; of keen penetration and judgment; discerning and judicious; knowing; far-sighted; shrewd; sage; wise; as, a sagacious man; a sagacious remark..

Craft :: Craft (n.) Cunning, art, or skill, in a bad sense, or applied to bad purposes; artifice; guile; skill or dexterity employed to effect purposes by deceit or shrewd devices..

Water Shrew :: Water shrew () Any one of several species of shrews having fringed feet and capable of swimming actively. The two common European species (Crossopus fodiens, and C. ciliatus) are the best known. The most common American water shrew, or marsh shrew (Neosorex palustris), is rarely seen, owing to its nocturnal habits..

Sly :: Sly (v. t.) Dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice; nimble; skillful; cautious; shrewd; knowing; -- in a good sense..

Conjurer :: Conjurer (n.) One who conjectures shrewdly or judges wisely; a man of sagacity.

Diplomatical :: Diplomatical (a.) Characterized by tact and shrewdness; dexterous; artful; as, diplomatic management..

Lean-witted :: Lean-witted (a.) Having but little sense or shrewdness.

Knowingness :: Knowingness (n.) The state or quality of being knowing or intelligent; shrewdness; skillfulness.

Gumption :: Gumption (n.) Capacity; shrewdness; common sense.

Water Mole :: Water mole () The shrew mole. See under Shrew.

Slyly :: Slyly (adv.) In a sly manner; shrewdly; craftily.

Shrew :: Shrew (a.) Originally, a brawling, turbulent, vexatious person of either sex, but now restricted in use to females; a brawler; a scold..

Sorex :: Sorex (n.) A genus of small Insectivora, including the common shrews..

Shrew :: Shrew (a.) Wicked; malicious.

Dry :: Dry (superl.) Characterized by a quality somewhat severe, grave, or hard; hence, sharp; keen; shrewd; quaint; as, a dry tone or manner; dry wit..

Ingenious :: Ingenious (a.) Witty; shrewd; adroit; keen; sagacious; as, an ingenious reply..

Sondeli :: Sondeli (n.) The musk shrew. See under Musk.

Sagacity :: Sagacity (n.) The quality of being sagacious; quickness or acuteness of sense perceptions; keenness of discernment or penetration with soundness of judgment; shrewdness.

Foxiness :: Foxiness (n.) The state or quality of being foxy, or foxlike; craftiness; shrewdness..