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judicious

Meaning

Characterized by sound judgment and prudence; demonstrating good sense and discernment in making decisions or taking action.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

Sarah knew she had to be judicious with her small savings. After her car broke down, she carefully thought through every purchase. She didn't buy any fun things, just what she absolutely needed, showing good sense with her money.

She watched the rare bioluminescent moss pulse, a faint light in the alien cave. Her team needed safe passage, but one wrong step could trigger a seismic collapse. With a judicious nod, she pointed to a barely visible trail, her careful observation preventing disaster.

After the great fungal bloom, it was crucial to make a judicious choice about which spores were safe to collect. My grandfather’s quick, smart decisions saved our village from sickness; he always knew the best way forward, showing real good sense when things were scary.

Barnaby, known for his utterly ridiculous hats, was surprisingly judicious when picking lottery numbers. Instead of colors that clashed with his parrot, he chose numbers that felt *right*, which, after many silly losses, finally paid off!

Barnaby the badger, a creature of such judicious decision-making, once navigated a minefield of particularly aggressive garden gnomes. He didn't charge in; instead, with a twinkle in his beady eyes, he tossed a single, perfectly ripe berry, tricking a tiny ceramic soldier into a spectacular, albeit dusty, tumble.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

She always made such a judicious choice when deciding how to spend her limited money. Her friends often marveled at how she managed to save for big things while still having enough for necessities, always showing good sense and discernment.

After painstakingly surveying the unstable shale, Maya made a judicious choice to pack it in. The risk of a rockslide was too high; her survival depended on being sensible and having a keen sense of what was truly safe, not on pushing her luck.

She made a judicious choice not to confront the agitated badger in its den, realizing a more measured approach would prevent a painful encounter. Her sound judgment and prudence saved her from a nasty bite.

Brenda, known for her truly judicious approach, decided against wearing the inflatable dinosaur costume to the board meeting. Her keen sense of discernment also prevented her from bringing her pet ferret, Bartholomew, who had a habit of napping in people's briefcases.

Bartholomew the badger, a creature of surprisingly judicious habits, always packed three types of artisanal cheese for his truffle hunts. While other badgers scrabbled blindly, Bartholomew's discerning nose and careful selection, informed by years of tasting cheddar variations, ensured he'd discover only the finest fungal treasures, avoiding the moldy disappointments.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

She carefully weighed the risks and benefits before making her choice, her judicious approach ensuring she avoided costly mistakes. Her calm demeanor and thoughtful consideration of all angles showed a clear understanding of what was truly important.

After hours deliberating the precarious structural integrity of the ancient, forgotten submersible, Captain Eva made a judicious decision to postpone the descent. Her crew, though eager for the discovery, understood the necessity of her caution given the myriad unseen risks.

After weeks of meticulous planning, the prospectors finally agreed. Their choice of which ancient, shimmering cavern to explore next was a difficult one, but their leader's judicious selection, based on seismic readings and subtle scent of mineral veins, felt undeniably right.

Mildred, known for her judicious habit of duct-taping all potentially hazardous kitchen appliances, once averted a catastrophe involving a runaway blender and an unfortunate parrot. Her prudent actions, stemming from a profound sense of discernment, saved the day and the bird's tiny, feathered dignity.

Barnaby, a renowned badger taxidermist, employed a judicious approach to stuffing squirrels, always ensuring the misplaced acorns remained in their cheek pouches. His discerning eye prevented any errant pinecones from marring his meticulously crafted woodland dioramas, thus preserving his reputation for impeccable, albeit bizarre, artistry.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

Faced with a precipitous financial downturn, she made a judicious decision to divest of her speculative holdings, a prudent move that preserved her capital and averted ruin. Her sound judgment proved invaluable.

The seasoned cryptographer, her brow furrowed in concentration, made a judicious choice, opting for the simpler, less opulent encryption key. She understood the inherent vulnerability of overly complex systems, recognizing that true security often resided in a judiciously applied, understandable defense.

The curator, faced with the impending inundation of the archival repository, made a judicious selection of which irreplaceable manuscripts to prioritize for immediate evacuation. Her discerning eye, honed by years of assiduous preservation, ensured the most vulnerable and culturally significant items were secured first, a testament to her prudent foresight in the face of an unprecedented crisis.

Bartholomew, a connoisseur of calamitous capers, employed a judicious approach when stockpiling cheese. He eschewed pell-mell hoarding, instead meticulously curating a variegated assortment, believing a prudent selection of pungent provolone and ethereal Gruyère offered superior strategic leverage in his impending culinary skirmishes.

Bartholomew, a connoisseur of ostentatious monocles, made a judicious decision not to sample the fermented bogweed pilaf, having observed its peculiar luminescence. His discerning palate, honed by years of clandestine truffle foraging, recognized the portents of gastrointestinal tribulation.

Difficulty

Normal — Everyday words worth reinforcing.

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