GRE Word List

PRUDENT

characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as

The meaning of the word prudent is characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as.

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WordMeaning
inopportuneinconvenient
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
striatedmarked with striations or striae
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
podiatristthe medical care and treatment of the human foot
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist