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wary

IPA pronunciation: /ˈweə.ri/

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Russian meaning

Осторожный, настороженный

English definition

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

Example

Be wary of deceptive distractor words in the Read & Select test section.

Collocations

wary of strangers
remain wary
wary glance

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