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measured(adjective, calm, cool, soft, reasonable)
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parsimonious(adjective, prudent, frugal, economy, sparing)
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rigid(adjective, close, correct, harsh, solid)
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sharp(noun, adjective, sound, correct, keen)
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spare(adjective, frugal, economy, parsimonious, thrifty)
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sparing(adjective, sensible, wise, practical, tight)
8
conservative(adjective, calm, soft, reasonable, gentle)
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discriminating(adjective, correct, reasonable, sharp, fine)
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gingerly(adjective, reasonable, sensible, delicate, restrained)
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on guard(expression, adjective, idiom, adverb, keen)
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proper(adjective, correct, solid, exact, true)
8
protective(adjective, caring, cautious, wary, watchful)
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regardful(adjective, kind, alert, caring, loving)
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saving(adjective, mean, wise, tight, considerate)
7
apprehensive(adjective, upset, kind, excited, anxious)
7
businesslike(adjective, exact, precise, neat, strict)
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definite(noun, adjective, good, strong, correct)
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detailed(adjective, close, complete, tough, correct)
7
diplomatic(adjective, kind, reasonable, sensible, delicate)
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earnest(adjective, thorough, meticulous, painstaking)
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