cagey
/ˈkeɪdʒi/
ca · gey
ˈkeɪ · dʒi
English Definition
adj. cautious wary secretive
Significado en Español
cauto, reservado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thận trọng, kín miệng
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
cage（cage）+ y→ careful and cautious, sly.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose a synonym for the word “cagey” as used in the following sentence: The detective was known for his cagey approach during investigations.
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A
carefree
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B
reckless
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C
cautious
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D
talkative
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C — cautious.
“cagey” means adj. cautious wary secretive
Common questions about “cagey”
What does “cagey” mean?
cagey — adj. cautious wary secretive. In Chinese: 谨慎的，机敏的；守口如瓶的.
How do you pronounce “cagey”?
cagey is pronounced /ˈkeɪdʒi/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ca · gey.
Is “cagey” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. cagey appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “cagey”?
cage（cage）+ y→ careful and cautious, sly.
