Easier English Basic Synonyms

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cautious
adjective
Synonyms: cautious, careful, prudent, vigilant, wary, secretive, cagey
Antonyms: reckless, thoughtless
Synonyms:
cautious
not willing to take risks
She’s a very cautious driver.
careful
taking care not to make mistakes or cause harm
Be careful not to make any noise – the baby is asleep. 
쑗
 She is very careful
about what she eats.
prudent
showing good sense and using good judgement
It would be prudent to consult a lawyer before you sign the contract.
vigilant
staying very aware of possible danger
The disease particularly affects young children, so parents must remain
vigilant.
wary
aware of a possible problem with someone or something
I am very wary of any of his ideas for making money.
secretive
liking to keep things secret
She’s very secretive about her private life.
cagey
(
informal
) not wanting to share information
They’re being very cagey about their relationship.
Antonyms:
reckless
doing something or done without thinking
thoughtless
without thinking about other people
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change
verb
Synonyms: change, alter, modify, convert, vary, shift, transform
change
to become different, or make something different
She’s changed so much since I last saw her that I hardly recognised her. 
쑗
Living in the country has changed his attitude towards towns.
alter
to become different, or make something different, especially in small ways
or in parts only
They wanted to alter the terms of the contract after they had signed it. 
쑗
The shape of his face had altered slightly.