Wary

adjective · SAT

Meaning: Cautious and alert to possible danger or problems.

Example

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to become less intense, active, or widespread

a departure from what is normal or expected

existing as an idea rather than as a physical thing

to accept or admit that something exists or is true

to change in order to suit new conditions

to stick firmly to something

the arrival or beginning of something important

to make a problem or injury worse