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pru·dence

prudence

 
pronunciation:
pru dns
part of speech: noun
definition: good judgment and caution; sensibleness.
She showed prudence in always looking both ways before crossing the street.
antonyms:
folly
similar words:
care, caution, common sense, economy, sensibleness, tact, thrift, wisdom