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discreet

dis.creet \dis-'kre-t\ aj [ME, fr. MF discret, fr. ML discretus, fr. L, pp. 
   of discernere)X to to separate, distinguish between 1: having or showing 
   discernment or good judgment in conduct and esp. in s peech : PRUDENT; esp 
   : capable of preserving prudent silence 2: UNOBTRUSIVE, MODEST  - 
   dis.creet.ly av