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Cautious 84% connected

Attentive to examine probable effects and consequences of acts with a view to avoid danger or misfortune; prudent; circumspect; wary; watchful; as, a…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Cautious 84% connected

Attentive to examine probable effects and consequences of acts with a view to avoid danger or misfortune; prudent; circumspect; wary; watchful; as, a…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Close 84% connected

To stop, or fill up, as an opening; to shut; as, to close the eyes; to close a door.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Close 84% connected

To stop, or fill up, as an opening; to shut; as, to close the eyes; to close a door.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Subdued 84% connected

of Subdue

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Subdued 84% connected

of Subdue

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Temperate 84% connected

Moderate; not excessive; as, temperate heat; a temperate climate.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Temperate 84% connected

Moderate; not excessive; as, temperate heat; a temperate climate.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Guarded 92% connected

of Guard

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Moderate 92% connected

Kept within due bounds; observing reasonable limits; not excessive, extreme, violent, or rigorous; limited; restrained

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Quiet 92% connected

In a state of rest or calm; without stir, motion, or agitation; still; as, a quiet sea; quiet air.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Reticent 92% connected

Inclined to keep silent; reserved; uncommunicative.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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