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
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
swillwash
sustenancemeans of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
corpusthe body of a human or animal especially when dead
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand