circumspect
/ˈsɜːkəmspɛkt/
cir · cum · spect
ˈsɜː · kəm · spɛkt
English Definition
Adj. careful; cautious; prudent; wary
Significado en Español
circunspecto, prudente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thận trọng, cẩn thận
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
circum- (around) + spect (look) → thoughtful, cautious.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “circumspect”?
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A
Impulsive
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B
Careful
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C
Reckless
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D
Uncertain
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B — Careful.
“circumspect” means Adj. careful; cautious; prudent; wary
Common questions about “circumspect”
What does “circumspect” mean?
circumspect — Adj. careful; cautious; prudent; wary. In Chinese: 小心的；谨慎的；审慎的.
How do you pronounce “circumspect”?
circumspect is pronounced /ˈsɜːkəmspɛkt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: cir · cum · spect.
Is “circumspect” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. circumspect appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “circumspect”?
circum- (around) + spect (look) → thoughtful, cautious.
