prudent
/ˈpɹuːdənt/
Group 4Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Acting with or showing care and thought for the future; wise GRE
Example in Context
The prudent investment strategy, which favored diversification over speculation, protected the portfolio during the market's worst downturn in a decade.
Synonyms
carefulwisesensible
Etymology
Acting wisely with foresight and care for future consequences.
- prudentem (Latin) — foreseeing, sagacious
Memory Aid
🦷Sounds like “prude dent”
Picture a PRUDE who gets a DENTAL checkup every year — always making wise choices about future dental health!
Visual Association
🦉An owl wearing glasses, carefully planning its next moves on a chessboard, symbolizing wisdom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “prudent” mean on the GRE?
prudent (adjective) means “Acting with or showing care and thought for the future; wise”. The prudent investment strategy, which favored diversification over speculation, protected the portfolio during the market's worst downturn in a decade.
How to remember “prudent” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “prudent” sounds like “prude dent”. Picture a PRUDE who gets a DENTAL checkup every year — always making wise choices about future dental health!
What are synonyms for “prudent”?
Common synonyms: careful, wise, sensible.