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prudent vs prudish
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| prudentadjective/ˈpruː.dənt/ | Meaning careful and sensible, especially when making decisions about money or risk | Goes with prudent approach | Example The bank took a prudent approach and refused to lend more. |
| prudishadjective/ˈpruː.dɪʃ/ | Meaning Easily shocked by talk or behavior about sex or the body. | Goes with — | Example My grandmother is a bit prudish and hates kissing scenes in films. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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