GRE Word List

WARY

marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger

The meaning of the word wary is marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger.

Random words

WordMeaning
denotationan act or process of denoting
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
oratorone who delivers an oration
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
chaffingthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
dexterousmentally adroit and skillful : clever
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
pillagethe act of looting or plundering especially in war
retrenchcut down