4
watchful(adjective, close, mean, careful, practical)
3
Scotch(adjective, save, careful, economical)
3
conscientious(adjective, thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent)
3
forward-thinking
3
fussy(adjective, thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent)
3
guarded(adjective, careful, thoughtful, sober, prudent)
3
insightful(adjective, clairvoyant)
3
intuitive(adjective, clairvoyant)
3
long-sighted
3
longheaded
3
mindful(adjective, thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent)
3
observant(adjective, thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent)
3
penny-pinching(adjective, close, mean, careful, wise)
3
preparative
3
preparatory
2
active
2
assiduous(thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent, wary)
2
conservative(adjective, thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent)
2
conserving(careful, prudent, frugal, sparing, economical)
2
diligent(adjective, vigilant)
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