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Cir­cum­spect

[SUR-kum-spekt]

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Hint 1.
The adjective circumspect comes from circum, meaning "around" and spek, meaning "to look or observe."
Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“The investigator was always circumspect when analyzing a case.”

What is the best definition of circumspect?

A.

Talkative without giving clear answers


B.

Careful to consider all aspects


C.

Limited or within imposed boundaries


D.

Preliminary and cursory in nature


Hint 1.
The adjective circumspect comes from circum, meaning "around" and spek, meaning "to look or observe."
Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“The investigator was always circumspect when analyzing a case.”

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