- Step 1: "Prudent" means careful or wise.
- Step 2: Evaluate: (1) Reckless (opposite), (2) Cautious (synonym), (3) Impulsive (opposite), (4) Careless (opposite).
- Step 3: Cautious matches prudent’s meaning.
- Step 4: Eliminate opposites.
- Step 5: Option (2) is correct.