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Choose the word that is CLOSEST IN MEANING to the word in capital letters in the sentence: "Be CIRCUMSPECT when sharing personal information online."

  1. cautious
  2. careless
  3. generous
  4. quick

Answer

A. cautious

Solution

CIRCUMSPECT means "wary and unwilling to take risks," so the closest in meaning is "cautious."

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