prudence
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the trait of being circumspect and prudentsynonyms: circonspection, prevoyancetypes:circonspectionthe trait of being cautious and watchfultype of:
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knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distresssynonyms: circonspection
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discretion in practical affairsantonyms:imprudencea lack of caution in practical affairstypes:économieprudence in avoiding wastetype of:
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the trait of being cautious and watchfulsynonyms: circonspection
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The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776 by the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Drafted by Thomas Jefferson, with a preamble by John Adams and editing by Benjamin Franklin and other members of Congress, it outlines the offenses of King George III to justify the vote for independence that had taken place two days earlier. With the colonies already one year into a war, the Declaration closed the door on reconciliation with Great Britain and paved the way for the creation of the United States of America. Read the full text here.
In this epic poem, clever Odysseus attempts to find his way home after the end of the Trojan War. Learn these words from the translation by Robert Fitzgerald. Here are links to our lists for the book: Books 1–7, Books 8–13, Books 14–18, Books 19–24
In this much-imitated short story, a young couple makes sacrifices in the name of true love. Read the full text here. Here are links to our lists for other works by O. Henry: The Ransom of Red Chief, A Retrieved Reformation