GRE Word List

LEERY

suspicious

The meaning of the word leery is suspicious.

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WordMeaning
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
wardthe action or process of guarding
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
encircleto form a circle around : surround
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
purgeto clear of guilt
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety