| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | abstemious | careful not to overindulge |
| 2. | alert | quick to notice danger |
| 3. | astute | quick to judge wisely |
| 4. | attentive | carefully observant |
| 5. | balanced | sensible and not extreme |
| 6. | businesslike | practical and careful |
| 7. | buttoned-up | reserved and careful |
| 8. | by the book | following rules carefully |
| 9. | calculated | planned with careful thought |
| 10. | canny | careful and shrewd |
| 11. | careful | taking care to avoid mistakes |
| 12. | chary | cautious about accepting or using |
| 13. | circumspect | careful to avoid risk |
| 14. | clear-eyed | realistic and alert |
| 15. | conservative | avoiding unnecessary risk or change |
| 16. | considered | thought about carefully beforehand |
| 17. | coolheaded | calm under pressure |
| 18. | defensive | acting to protect oneself |
| 19. | deliberate | done slowly and carefully |
| 20. | diplomatic | careful not to offend |
| 21. | disciplined | showing controlled careful behavior |
| 22. | discreet | careful and tactful in behavior |
| 23. | distrustful | not ready to trust |
| 24. | doubtful | uncertain and hesitant |
| 25. | dutiful | careful to meet obligations |
| 26. | earnest | serious and careful in purpose |
| 27. | easy does it | proceed carefully and slowly |
| 28. | economical | avoiding waste; careful |
| 29. | evasive | careful to avoid direct answers |
| 30. | exact | very careful and precise |
| 31. | fastidious | very attentive to detail |
| 32. | frugal | careful not to waste |
| 33. | gradual | proceeding in small careful steps |
| 34. | grave | serious and careful |
| 35. | guarded | careful and restrained in action |
| 36. | hawk-eyed | extremely watchful |
| 37. | hedged | expressed with caution or limits |
| 38. | heedful | paying close attention |
| 39. | hesitant | slow to act from uncertainty |
| 40. | iffy | uncertain and approached carefully |
| 41. | incremental | increasing by small careful amounts |
| 42. | judicious | showing wise careful judgment |
| 43. | leery | suspicious and cautious |
| 44. | levelheaded | calm and sensible |
| 45. | low-key | quiet and restrained |
| 46. | measured | deliberate and controlled |
| 47. | methodical | orderly and careful in approach |
| 48. | meticulous | extremely careful and precise |
| 49. | mindful | aware and careful about something |
| 50. | moderate | avoiding excess or extremes |
| 51. | noncommittal | avoiding firm commitment |
| 52. | observant | quick to notice details |
| 53. | on guard | ready for possible trouble |
| 54. | on the lookout | watching for possible danger |
| 55. | open-eyed | fully aware and watchful |
| 56. | painstaking | taking great care over details |
| 57. | particular | careful about small details |
| 58. | playing it safe | avoiding unnecessary risk |
| 59. | politic | wise and tactful in action |
| 60. | precise | careful and exact |
| 61. | professional | careful and competent in manner |
| 62. | prudent | showing good judgment and restraint |
| 63. | punctilious | careful about correct behavior |
| 64. | qualified | limited or cautious in expression |
| 65. | quiet | not outspoken or rash |
| 66. | reflective | thinking carefully before acting |
| 67. | reluctant | unwilling and hesitant |
| 68. | reserved | slow to reveal or commit |
| 69. | responsible | acting with care and judgment |
| 70. | restrained | careful and self-controlled |
| 71. | reticent | restrained and not forthcoming |
| 72. | risk-averse | unwilling to take risks |
| 73. | safety-conscious | careful about avoiding danger |
| 74. | scrupulous | very careful and exact |
| 75. | self-protective | acting to avoid harm |
| 76. | sensible | showing practical good judgment |
| 77. | sharp-eyed | noticing things quickly |
| 78. | shrewd | showing sharp practical judgment |
| 79. | skeptical | not easily convinced; cautious |
| 80. | streetwise | alert to practical dangers |
| 81. | suspicious | distrustful and wary |
| 82. | systematic | done in a careful organized way |
| 83. | tactful | careful in dealing with others |
| 84. | temperate | showing moderation and restraint |
| 85. | tentative | not fully certain or committed |
| 86. | thorough | done with complete care |
| 87. | thoughtful | showing careful consideration |
| 88. | thrifty | careful with money or resources |
| 89. | tight-lipped | careful not to speak freely |
| 90. | uncertain | not fully decided or sure |
| 91. | uncommunicative | not saying much; guarded |
| 92. | unflappable | not easily upset or rash |
| 93. | unhurried | moving without haste |
| 94. | unsure | not fully certain or confident |
| 95. | vigilant | watchful for possible problems |
| 96. | wary | alert to possible danger |
| 97. | watchful | closely observant and alert |
| 98. | wise | showing sound judgment |
| 99. | with kid gloves | with special care and caution |
| 100. | worldly-wise | experienced and careful |
