Circumspect GRE Vocabulary Flashcard
/ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/ (adj)
Definition
taking all possible circumstance into consideration before taking any action, prudent, careful not to take risks, vigilant, attentive, cautious, alert, on the qui vive, heedful, mindful, discreet, judicious, watchful, aware, guarded, wary, observant, chary, solicitous
Example
European civil servants must observe a set of rules when exercising their professional duties, both while in office and after leaving the service. These rules are laid out in the staff regulations, the Code of Conduct adopted by the Bureau of the European Parliament, and require all staff to be independent, circumspect, discreet and loyal.
Source: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/
Antonyms
reckless, inattentive
Parts of speech
Noun: circumspection
Adverb: circumspectly
Adjective: circumspective
