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cir·cum·spect
 circumspect
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- pronunciation:
- suhr
k
 m
spekt
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
characterized by prudent consideration of circumstances or consequences; discreet; cautious.
Her friend's car accident after heavy drinking had made her more circumspect.- synonyms:
- cautious, discreet, judicious
- antonyms:
- impulsive, incautious
- similar words:
- careful, chary, guarded, mindful, politic, provident, prudent, sagacious, wary
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| related words: |
cagey, deliberate, diplomatic, discreet, gingerly, judicious, levelheaded, noncommittal, shrewd, tactful, vigilant |
| derivations: |
circumspectly (adv.), circumspection (n.), circumspectness (n.) |
The word circumspect
contains the following parts:
circu-, circum-
Latin
prefix
that means around
  Example words:
spect, spec, spic, spectro
Latin
root
that means to see, look, watch
Example words:
aspect, conspicuous, despise, expectation, inconspicuous, inspect, inspector, perspective, prospect, respect, respective, special, species, specific, specimen, spectacle, spectacular, spectator, spectrum, speculate, suspect, suspicious
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