Erudite

Pronunciation:
\ˈer-ə-dīt, ˈer-yə-\

Definition:
having or showing knowledge that is gained by studying
 
Etymology:
Middle English erudit, from Latin eruditus, from past participle of erudire to instruct, from e- + rudis rude, ignorant

First Known Use: 15th century


Have you seen the iPad commercial that asks questions as they show the answer on the iPad? Like, "Do you want to learn a new language? Do you want to learn a new word?" The word that it shows for that question is erudite. How fitting!