GRE Word List

CHARY

discreetly cautious: such as

The meaning of the word chary is discreetly cautious: such as.

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WordMeaning
consignto give over to another's care
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
respitea period of temporary delay
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail