10
gingerly(adjective, reasonable, sensible, delicate, restrained)
10
canny(adjective, close, mean, kind, friendly)
10
deliberate(adjective, kind, sound, complete, reasonable)
7
cagey(adjective, sharp, lively, restrained, careful)
7
diplomatic(adjective, kind, reasonable, friendly, sensible)
7
on guard(expression, adjective, keen, sharp, bright)
7
rational(adjective, sound, reasonable, moderate, honest)
6
aware(adjective, kind, keen, friendly, alert)
6
calculating(adjective, reasonable, sensible, delicate, restrained)
6
conscientious(adjective, close, correct, firm, honest)
6
discriminating(adjective, sound, reasonable, sensible, careful)
6
provident(adjective, mean, careful, thoughtful, practical)
6
sage(adjective, sensible, careful, wise, practical)
6
scrupulous(adjective, close, complete, correct, firm)
6
solicitous(adjective, understanding, kind, friendly, deliberate)
5
meticulous(adjective, careful, thoughtful, sober, cautious)
5
noncommittal(adjective, restrained, decide, vague, hesitant)
5
punctilious(adjective, careful, thoughtful, sober, moral)
5
reluctant(adjective, delicate, modest, humble, careful)
5
tactful(adjective, understanding, kind, reasonable, friendly)
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