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Self-assertive bachelor lacking prudence (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

brash

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'self-assertive' is the definition.
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'bachelor lacking prudence' is the wordplay.
'bachelor' becomes 'B' (abbreviation e.g. BA=Bachelor of Arts).
'lacking prudence' becomes 'rash' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'b'+'rash'='BRASH'

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(Other definitions for brash that I've seen before include "Cocksure" , "Foolhardy" , "Pushy" , "loose broken rock" , "Loud and rude" .)

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