Select the closest synonym for 'CIRCUMSPECT' in: 'Auditors must remain circumspect when assessing third-party transactions.'
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. prudent and cautious of potential risks
- Step 1: 'Circumspect' comes from Latin 'looking around'. Step 2. It means wary, discreet, and considering all circumstances before acting. Answer: prudent and cautious of potential risks. Why not the others: Reckless is the opposite; aggressive and hostile denote confrontational postures.
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