prudent

adj. Cautious; politic.  prudence n. Prudently adv. [latin prudens -ent-: related to *provident]

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.