GRE Word List

CHARY

discreetly cautious: such as

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

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pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
quenchput out
stem_fromarise from; originate from
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
raffleto engage in a raffle
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning