discretion

Day 20Level 2

dis-KRE-shun

cautious reserve

the freedom or power to take a decision ; cautious reserve in speech

Part of Speech: noun

Synonyms:

vigilance, wisdom

Antonyms:

indiscretion, thoughtlessness

Example Sentence:

The finance minister argued that the ministry has the discretion to escalate tax rates.

Related Words

abolish

AB-roh-gayt

to abolish by authority

make worse

AG-ruh-veyt

make worse; irritate

generous

buh-NEF-uh-suhnt

showing kindness ; generous

rupture

breech

opening, rupture

shaping tool

CHIZ-uhl

steel tool for shaping materials

patronizing behavior

kon-duh-SEN-shuhn

patronizingly superior behavior or attitude.