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SAT Voc 22
Mrs. Hahn RWS
| 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 or effort; painstaking |
| gingerly (adj.) | very carefully |
| heedful (adj.) | paying careful attention to |
| meticulous (adj.) | very careful; fussy; finicky |
| scrupulous (adj.) | showing great care and honesty, based on what is right |
| vigilant (adj.) | carefully alert and watchful |
| wary (adj.) | cautious, careful |
| 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 _______ in making sure her final decision would match her needs and goals |
| conscientious | The student was very ______ about studying and never resorted to cheating to get good grades |
| exacting | Patience is needed to perform the _____ work of stringing beads to make jewelry |
| gingerly | Sore from the previous day's extreme workout, Janet moved _____ to avoid the shoting pain in her muscles |
| heedful | It is wise to be _____ of your teacher's exam review notes and class discussion |
| meticulous | Martha is so _______ 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 _____ politician who says what he means and means what he says |
| vigilant | Students who struggle to get good grades must be _____ in order not fall prey to frustration and give up |
| Wary | Be ____ of offers that sound too good to be true; they may contain a hidden trap |