circumspection vs prudence

circumspection and prudence both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
circumspection	Yes	No	No	No
prudence	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, circumspection and prudence are synonyms defined as:

circumspection and prudence: knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

Other synonyms of circumspection include discreetness, discretion.

circumspection (noun)	prudence (noun)
the trait of being circumspect and prudent	discretion in practical affairs
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress	knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress