Circumspection

  • 51Incircumspection — In*cir cum*spec tion, n. [Cf. F. incirconspection.] Lack of circumspection. Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 52Prudence — Pru dence, n. [F., fr. L. prudentia, contr. from providentia. See {Prudent}, and cf. {Providence}.] The quality or state of being prudent; wisdom in the way of caution and provision; discretion; carefulness; hence, also, economy; frugality. [1913 …

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  • 53Vigilance — Vig i*lance, n. [L. vigilantia: cf. F. vigilance.] 1. The quality or state of being vigilant; forbearance of sleep; wakefulness. [1913 Webster] 2. Watchfulness in respect of danger; care; caution; circumspection. Cowper. [1913 Webster] And… …

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  • 54Vigilance committee — Vigilance Vig i*lance, n. [L. vigilantia: cf. F. vigilance.] 1. The quality or state of being vigilant; forbearance of sleep; wakefulness. [1913 Webster] 2. Watchfulness in respect of danger; care; caution; circumspection. Cowper. [1913 Webster]… …

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  • 55Wariness — Wa ri*ness, n. The quality or state of being wary; care to foresee and guard against evil; cautiousness. An almost reptile wariness. G. W. Cable. [1913 Webster] To determine what are little things in religion, great wariness is to be used. Sprat …

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  • 56circumspect — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French circonspect, from Latin circumspectus, from past participle of circumspicere to look around, be cautious, from circum + specere to look more at spy Date: 15th century …

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  • 57discretion — noun Date: 14th century 1. the quality of being discreet ; circumspection; especially cautious reserve in speech 2. ability to make responsible decisions 3. a …

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  • 58prudence — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin prudentia, alteration of providentia more at providence Date: 14th century 1. the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason 2. sagacity or shrewdness in the… …

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  • 59prudent — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin prudent , prudens, contraction of provident , providens more at provident Date: 14th century characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: as a. marked by wisdom or… …

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  • 60Chess — This article is about the Western board game. For other chess games or other uses, see Chess (disambiguation). Chess From left to right: a whit …

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