What does "prescient" mean?

A Out of date

B Having knowledge of events before they occur

C Related to a prescription

D Careful and cautious

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

"Prescient" means having or showing knowledge of events before they take place; having foresight.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What does "prescient" mean?" is Option B: Having knowledge of events before they occur.

The other options — A) Out of date, C) Related to a prescription, D) Careful and cautious — are incorrect for this English question. As explained above: "Prescient" means having or showing knowledge of events before they take place; having foresight.

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What does "prescient" mean?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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