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wary (adjective), warier, wariest
1. Characterized by caution regarding possible dangers or problems: People who have been mistreated usually remain very wary of others.
2. A reference to the precaution of deceptions, tricks, and other dangers or situations that could cause damages or losses: The bank was very sceptical or wary of giving Tim the credit he wanted because he didn’t have a job, an income, or any kind of securities.
3. Etymology: from Latin vereri, "to view with fear or awe" and from vert, "to look, to notice."
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2. A reference to the precaution of deceptions, tricks, and other dangers or situations that could cause damages or losses: The bank was very sceptical or wary of giving Tim the credit he wanted because he didn’t have a job, an income, or any kind of securities.
3. Etymology: from Latin vereri, "to view with fear or awe" and from vert, "to look, to notice."
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