Step 1: 'Prudent' comes from the Latin 'prudens', a contraction of 'providens', meaning foreseeing or showing forethought. A prudent person thinks ahead before acting.
Step 2: Eliminate options that suggest the opposite of forethought. 'Reckless' means acting without thinking of consequences. 'Aggressive' describes forceful behaviour, not careful planning. 'Wealthy' describes financial status, not a manner of decision-making, so it is unrelated in kind.
Step 3: 'Wise and cautious' reflects the idea of foreseeing consequences and acting with care, matching the Latin root sense of prudent.
Correct option: (2) Wise and cautious.