5
regardful(adjective, thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent)
4
acute(adjective, wise, shrewd, visionary, prophetic)
4
astute
4
attentive(adjective, thoughtful, sober, prudent, suspicious)
4
deliberate(adjective, thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent)
4
economizing
4
meticulous(adjective, deliberate, alert, careful, thoughtful)
4
niggardly(close, mean, prudent, frugal, sparing)
4
precautionary(adjective, preparation)
4
precautious(adjective, careful, thoughtful, watchful)
4
presbyopic
4
prudential(close, mean, practical, prudent, frugal)
4
ready(adjective, vigilant)
4
sage(adjective, sensible, wise, practical, shrewd)
4
scrimping(close, mean, careful, practical, prudent)
4
scrupulous(adjective, deliberate, alert, careful, thoughtful)
4
skimping(close, mean, practical, prudent, frugal)
4
thorough(adjective, thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent)
4
tight(adjective, close, mean, careful, prudent)
4
unwasteful(adjective, mean, careful, practical, prudent)
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