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Word of the day
for April 16
prudence n
  1. (uncountable) The quality or state of being prudent: circumspection and good judgment in knowing how best to act; (countable, archaic) an instance of this.
  2. (uncountable, specifically) Synonym of frugality (“the quality of avoiding unnecessary expenditure; economy, parsimony, thrift, thriftiness”)
  3. (uncountable, obsolete)
    1. Synonym of providence (“preparation for the future; foresight”)
    2. Synonym of wisdom (“an element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise; wise advice”)
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