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SAT vocabulary 22
Mrs.Hahn English 1 Being Careful
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| chary) | adj. cautious wary |
| circumspect) | adj. careful and cautious before acting |
| conscientious) | adj.relating to doing what one knows is right; scrupulous |
| exacting) | adj. requiring a great deal of care and EFFORT; painstaking |
| gingerly) | adj. very care ful |
| heedful) | adj. paying careful attention to |
| meticulous) | adj. very careful fussy finicky fastidious |
| scrupulous) | adj. showing great care and honesty, based on personal belief of what is right and proper |
| vigilant) | adj. carfully alert and watchful |
| wary) | adj. cautious, careful |
| Chary) | Chary of burglars, we set our alarm every time we leave home. |
| Circumspect) | Careful to not choose a college based on where her parents went, Carla was very circumspect in making sure her final decision would match her needs and goals. |
| Conscientious) | The student was very conscientious about studying and never resorted to cheating to get good grades. |
| Exacting) | Patience is needed to perform the exacting work of stringing beads to make jewelry. |
| Gingerly) | Sore from the previous day's extreme workout, Janet moved gingerly to avoid the shooting pain in her muscles. |
| Heedful) | It is wise to be heedful of your teacher's exam review notes and class discussion. |
| Meticilous) | Martha is so meticulous in completing her DIY projects that they look as if she purchased them form a store because they are so perfectly executed. |
| Scrupulous) | Given the corruption in government, it is rare to find a scrupulous politician who says what he means and means what he says. |
| Vigilant) | Students who struggle to get good grades must be vigilant in order not fall prey to frustration and give up. |
| Wary) | Be wary of offers that sound too good to be true; they may contain a hidden trap. |
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