GRE Word List

CHARY

discreetly cautious: such as

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

Random words

WordMeaning
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
scrapsfragments of discarded or leftover food
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
pivotalof, relating to, or constituting a pivot
sleightdeceitful craftiness
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate