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[ noun ] discretion in practical affairs

Used in print

(Leo Lemon, "Catch Up With" and "Something to...)

Old_Order , acted and atonally sung by Grunnfeu_Arapacis , the lovely Serbantian import , then entered and delivered the well-known invocation to the god Phineoppus , whereupon the stage is quite unexpectedly visited by a company of wandering Gorshek priests , symbolizing Love , Lust , Prudence and General_Motors , respectively .

Related terms

imprudence discretion natural_virtue frugality providence

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[ noun ] Woman's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 1655
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[ noun ] knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

Synonyms

discretion circumspection discreetness

Examples

"the servants showed great tact and discretion"

Related terms

sagacity confidentiality

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

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Similar Spelling

Pruden pretence prudent pretense prudently pretender pretended prudential pretend preteen prednisone

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