Question

read this paragraph.
4
nevertheless he ought to be slow to believe and to act, nor should he himself show fear, but proceed in a temperate manner with prudence and humanity, so that too much confidence may not make him incautious and too much distrust render him intolerable.
what is the meaning of the word prudence as it is used in paragraph 4?
a carefulness
b detachment
c enthusiasm
d unease

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "prudence", we analyze the context. The sentence says one should proceed with prudence to avoid being incautious (from too much confidence) or intolerable (from too much distrust). "Carefulness" fits as it implies acting with caution, unlike "detachment" (emotional distance), "enthusiasm" (excitement), or "unease" (discomfort).

Answer:

A. carefulness