GRE Word List

CIRCUMSPECT

careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent

The meaning of the word circumspect is careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent.

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advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
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touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis
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verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
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