Prudent
mediumPositive tonePROO-dunt
adjective
Definition
Acting with or showing care and thought for the future
Memory hook
PRU-DENT: A prudent person avoids a DENT in their savings -- wise and careful with decisions.
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Examples
“It would be prudent to save money for emergencies.”
“The prudent investor diversified her portfolio.”
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“It would be ______ to save money for emergencies.”
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GRE Tip
Prudent is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "judicious" or "cautious" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "reckless".
Related GRE Words
discreet
Careful and prudent in speech or action; not drawing attention
wary
cautious and watchful of danger or trouble
circumspect
Wary and unwilling to take risks; cautious
judicious
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense
discerning
Having or showing good judgment or understanding
shrewd
Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
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