wary

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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wary

(adjective)

Meaning

cautious about potential dangers

Example

"She was wary of strangers approaching her in the park."

Synonyms

cautiousaware

Antonyms

recklessnaive

More about this word

Word origin
From Old English 'warig', meaning cautious.
Related word forms
  • adverb: warily

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