prudence vs circumspection

prudence and circumspection both are nouns.

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

As nouns, prudence and circumspection are synonyms defined as:

prudence and circumspection: knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress

Other synonyms of prudence include discreetness, discretion.

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