7 Wisdom Flashcards
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Prudence /ˈpruːdns / ▸ noun [mass noun] the quality of being prudent; cautiousness: we need to exercise prudence in such important matters.
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Discretion /dɪˈskrɛʃn / ▸ noun [mass noun] 1 the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offence or revealing confidential information: she knew she could rely on his discretion I’ll be the soul of discretion.
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Fear of God
A mixed feeling of dread and reverence: the love and fear of God.
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Counsel /ˈkaʊnsl / ▸ noun Advice, especially that given formally: with wise counsel a couple can buy a home that will be appreciating in value [count noun] for the public, simple counsels of more patience are not enough. ▪ archaic consultation, especially to seek or give advice: he took much counsel with him.
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Wisdom /ˈwɪzdəm / ▸ noun
The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement; the quality of being wise: listen to his words of wisdom. ▪ the fact of being based on sensible or wise thinking: some questioned the wisdom of building the dam so close to an active volcano.
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Understanding
Sympathetic awareness or tolerance:
he wrote with understanding and affection of the people of Dent.
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Power ▸
The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way:
The power of speech
“I will do everything in my power to help you.”