ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)Word Knowledge (WK)Medium
A negotiator must be <b>circumspect</b> in their dealings to avoid inadvertently revealing critical information. What does 'circumspect' mean?
- AReckless
- BCautious
- CAggressive
- DOutspoken
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Cautious
The necessity to 'avoid inadvertently revealing critical information' indicates a need for carefulness. 'Circumspect' means wary and unwilling to take risks, which aligns with 'cautious'.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Reckless is the opposite of circumspect, meaning careless.
- C. Aggressive means forceful or hostile, not directly related to being careful with information.
- D. Outspoken means frank in stating one's opinion, which could lead to revealing too much.
Circumspect
Wary and unwilling to take risks.
- Implies thinking carefully before acting or speaking.
- Often associated with prudence and discretion.
- Synonyms: careful, wary, guarded, discreet.
Memory trick: Circum-spect is like 'looking all around' (circum) to be 'safe' (spect).