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Synonyms
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Meaning:
advisable

sensible; to be recommended

recommended, wise

artful

clever at getting what one wants

skilful; cunning

calculating

(of a person) using deceit or trickery to her or his advantage

scheming to manipulate

cautious

having or showing caution

careful, guarded

discreet

careful, tactful, in what one says or does

cautious, sensible

expedient

(of an act, action) likely to be useful or helpful for a purpose (but not necessarily desired)

worthwhile, appropriate

federal

of, based on, federation

concerning a country with a

judicious

showing or having good sense; wise (the usual word)

wise, thoughtful

national

of, concerning, the (whole) nation; of a particular nation; a citizen of a nation

concerning a country with a

pander

to give help or encouragement to a person or thing that is weak, bad or undesirable

cater to, indulge

polite

having, showing, good manners and consideration for other people

mannerly, civilized

provident

(careful in) providing for future needs or events, especially in old age

careful, frugal

prudent

showing; having, careful thought or planning

wise, sensible in action and thought

reasonable

sensible; fair; of an acceptable standard or level

moderate, tolerable

suave

(especially of a man) pleasant and gracious (often insincerely) in manner

charming, smooth

suitable

fit, right (for the person, purpose or occasion)

appropriate, acceptable

tactical

of, serving the purpose of, tactics

strategic

user friendly

(of a machine, set of instructions etc) simple and pleasant to use

appropriate, acceptable

wise

having or showing experience, knowledge, good judgement etc

intelligent, reasonable

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POLITIC as in Wikipedia