wary
/ˈweri/
war · y
ˈwer · i
English Definition
adj. careful, cautious
Significado en Español
cauteloso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thận trọng
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Example Sentence
Be wary of strangers.
要提防陌生人。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
wary (cautious)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym of the word “wary” as used in the sentence: “The hiker was very wary of the narrow and slippery path.”
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A
careful
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B
reckless
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C
unconcerned
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D
relaxed
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A — careful.
“wary” means adj. careful, cautious
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
After being cheated once before, she grew ______ of every stranger's offer.
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A
wary
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B
trusting
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C
careless
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D
reckless
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A — wary.
“wary” means adj. careful, cautious
Common questions about “wary”
What does “wary” mean?
wary — adj. careful, cautious. In Chinese: 谨慎的，小心的.
How do you pronounce “wary”?
wary is pronounced /ˈweri/. It breaks into 2 syllables: war · y.
How do you use “wary” in a sentence?
Be wary of strangers. (要提防陌生人。)
What are synonyms for “wary”?
cautious, alert — all close in meaning to wary (adj. careful, cautious).
Is “wary” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. wary appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “wary”?
wary (cautious)
