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| After much thought, I decided that the most JUDICIOUS thing to do was to avoid the swamp full of alligators. |
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| prudent; showing sound judgment |
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| Sometimes when my two children fight, I feel like I'm ADJUDICATING a capital crime rather than settling a quarrel. |
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| The young Sherlock Holmes was quite an ASTUTE investigator; he always unraveled even the toughest mysteries. |
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| Before buying an apple, SCRUTINIZE it to be sure it has no bruises. |
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| The architects chose a solarium design that was less beautiful than PRAGMATIC; it was not attractive, but kept heating and lighting costs down. |
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| concerned with practical outcomes |
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| The gangster told blatant lies while on the stand, PERJURING himself to keep his partners out of jail. |
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| It would not be PRUDENT to sneak out of your room again tonight; your parents will ground you if they catch you! |
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| Once he passed his bar exams, he had the official degree of J.D." or "Doctor of JURISPRUDENCE." |
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| the science or philosophy of law |
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| She was lucky; the cop had arrested for speeding outside his legal JURISDICTION. |
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| legal sphere or territory of control and authority |
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| The court official ADJURED the defendant to speak only the truth. |
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| to command solemnly; as under oath |
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| The quarreling couple were forced to find a neutral third party to ADJUDICATE their differences. |
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| to determine based on law |
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| His ACUMEN was uncanny; he could pick the winning horses every time. |
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| The headmistress was INSCRUTABLE; she could not tell if she was going to be scolded or expelled. |
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| beyond comprehension or examination |
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| His neighbor was going to sue him in court; the ALLEGATION was that his parties kept everyone awake until early morning. |
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| a formal accusation or charge |
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