CIRCUMSPECT

circumspect, discreet

(adjective) heedful of potential consequences; “circumspect actions”; “physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use”; “a discreet investor”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

circumspect (comparative more circumspect, superlative most circumspect)

Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent.

Synonyms

• (carefully aware of all circumstances): cautious, chary, prudent, thoughtful, vigilant, wary

Source: Wiktionary


Cir"cum*spect, a. Etym: [L. circumspectus, p. p. of circumspicere to look about one's self, to observe; circum + spicere, specere, to look. See Spy.]

Definition: Attentive to all the circustances of a case or the probable consequences of an action; cautious; prudent; wary.

Syn.

– See Cautious.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.

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