Circumspect

adjective · SAT GRE

Meaning: Wary and unwilling to take risks; cautious.

Example

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a person who claims to perceive things beyond the normal senses, such as future events

to work together with others on a shared project

an agreement in which each side gives up part of what it wanted

depending on a particular condition being met

a confusing and difficult problem or question

to confirm or support

a scarcity or lack of something

causing harm or damage