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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WordMeaning
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
crescendoa gradual increase
depleteto empty of a principal substance
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task