GRE Word List
LEERY
suspicious
The meaning of the word leery is suspicious.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| buttress | a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building |
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| controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |
| osseous | bony |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
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