A good diplomat must be circumspect in his dealings with foreign powers.
一个好的外交官在与外国势力打交道时必须谨慎。
Which of the following words is a synonym for “circumspect”?
B — Careful. “circumspect” means Adj. careful; cautious; prudent; wary
A wise investor is ______, studying every possible risk before spending a cent.
A — circumspect. “circumspect” means Adj. careful; cautious; prudent; wary
circumspect — Adj. careful; cautious; prudent; wary. In Chinese: 小心的；谨慎的；审慎的.
circumspect is pronounced /ˈsɜːkəmspɛkt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: cir · cum · spect.
A good diplomat must be circumspect in his dealings with foreign powers. (一个好的外交官在与外国势力打交道时必须谨慎。)
cautious, wary, discreet — all close in meaning to circumspect (Adj. careful; cautious; prudent; wary).
Yes. circumspect appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
circum- (around) + spect (look) → thoughtful, cautious.