Most people know Bill Gates as a famous billionaire who created the massive Microsoft Corporation. With a net worth of $67 billion, he is one of the richest people on the planet.
It is true that Gates’ acumen (see definition and hear pronunciation below) for software development helped him revolutionize the way we use computers today. However, his fame doesn’t end there.
Gates is also known for his work as a great philanthropist. Together, he and his wife run the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, a charitable organization that promotes education and fights poverty in developing countries.
Want to learn more about the foundation’s work? Check it out here: www.GatesFoundation.org
Cool word vocabulary question of the day: What type of acumen do you think most helps an entrepreneur succeed?
Acumen: Mental keenness, the ability to think quickly and make sound decisions.
Click to hear the pronunciation of acumen:
https://coolwordclub.com/wp-content/uploads/acumen.mp3
We're looking for the coolest of the cool words! Nominate and vote on words. See which ones your friends like best.
>> Winners Circle
Got something important to say? Send us your essays. Your work may be chosen as a guest blog for this website. 
Vote for your favorite word and see which words your friends think are cool!