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
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
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supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
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atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
caninea conical pointed tooth
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
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