GRE Word List

CHARY

discreetly cautious: such as

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

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WordMeaning
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
boisterousnoisily turbulent : rowdy
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
detachedstanding by itself : separate
depositiona testifying especially before a court
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
dulltedious