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131indiscreet — indiscreetly, adv. indiscreetness, n. /in di skreet /, adj. not discreet; lacking prudence, good judgment, or circumspection: an indiscreet remark. [1375 1425; late ME indiscret (prob. < MF) < L indiscretus undivided; see INDISCRETE] Syn.… …
132precaution — /pri kaw sheuhn/, n. 1. a measure taken in advance to avert possible evil or to secure good results. 2. caution employed beforehand; prudent foresight. v.t. 3. to forewarn; put on guard. [1595 1605; < LL praecaution (s. of praecautio). See PRE ,… …
