Index of English words, starting with "pr"

(1) - Prude (a.) A woman of affected modesty, reserve, or coyness; one who is overscrupulous or sensitive; one who affects extraordinary prudence in conduct and speech.

(1) - Prudence (n.) The quality or state of being prudent; wisdom in the way of caution and provision; discretion; carefulness; hence, also, economy; frugality.

(1) - Prudent (a.) Frugal; economical; not extravagant; as, a prudent woman; prudent expenditure of money.
(2) - Prudent (a.) Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; practically wise; judicious; careful; discreet; sensible; -- opposed to rash; as, a prudent man; dictated or directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence; as, prudent behavior.

(1) - Prudential (n.) That which relates to or demands the exercise of, discretion or prudence; -- usually in the pl.
(2) - Prudential (a.) Exercising prudence; discretionary; advisory; superintending or executive; as, a prudential committee.
(3) - Prudential (a.) Proceeding from, or dictated or characterized by, prudence; prudent; discreet; sometimes, selfish or pecuniary as distinguished from higher motives or influences; as, prudential motives.