| prude | A woman of affected modesty, reserve, or coyness; one who is overscrupulous or sensitive; one who affects extraordinary prudence in conduct and speech. "Less modest than the speech of prudes." (Swift) Origin: F, prudish, originally, discreet, modest; shortened from OF. Prudefeme, preudefeme, a discreet or excellent woman; OF. Preu, prou, excellent, brave + de of + fete woman. See Prow, Prowess. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| prudence | The quality or state of being prudent; wisdom in the way of caution and provision; discretion; carefulness; hence, also, economy; frugality. "Prudence is principally in reference to actions to be done, and due means, order, seasons, and method of doing or not doing." (Sir M. Hale) "Prudence supposes the value of the end to be assumed, and refers only to the adaptation of the means. It is the relation of right means for given ends." (Whewell) Synonym: Wisdom, forecast, providence, considerateness, judiciousness, discretion, caution, circumspection, judgment. See Wisdom. Origin: F, fr. L. Prudentia, contr. From providentia. See Prudent, and cf. Providence. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| prudent | 1. Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; practically wise; judicious; careful; discreet; sensible; opposed to rash; as, a prudent man; dictated or directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence; as, prudent behavior. "Moses established a grave and prudent law." (Milton) 2. Frugal; economical; not extravagant; as, a prudent woman; prudent expenditure of money. Synonym: Cautious, wary, circumspect, considerate, discreet, judicious, provident, economical, frugal. Origin: L. Prudens, -entis, contr. From providens: cf. F. Prudent. See Provident. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| prudential | 1. Proceeding from, or dictated or characterised by, prudence; prudent; discreet; sometimes, selfish or pecuniary as distinguished from higher motives or influences; as, prudential motives. " A prudential line of conduct." 2. Exercising prudence; discretionary; advisory; superintending or executive; as, a prudential committee. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| prudent diet |
A diet designed to protect against heart disease, stroke, and other common diseases; it consists of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fish, and low-fat dairy products rather than refined or processed foods, red meats,
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| prude | a person excessively concerned about propriety and decorum |
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| prude | discretion in practical affairs |
| prude | knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress |
| prude | showing wise self-restraint in speech and behavior especially in preserving prudent silence |
| prude | careful and sensible |
| prude | arising from or characterized by prudence especially in business matters |
| prude | in a prudent manner |
| prude | excessive or affected modesty |
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