prudence
/ˈpruːdəns/
pru · dence
ˈpruː · dəns
English Definition
n. the quality of being careful and sensible
Significado en Español
prudencia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự thận trọng
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “prudence”:
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A
recklessness
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B
impatience
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C
carelessness
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D
caution
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D — caution.
“prudence” means n. the quality of being careful and sensible
Common questions about “prudence”
What does “prudence” mean?
prudence — n. the quality of being careful and sensible. In Chinese: 谨慎.
How do you pronounce “prudence”?
prudence is pronounced /ˈpruːdəns/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pru · dence.
Is “prudence” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. prudence appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
