Words in Context

The number of missing might rise in boat capsizing according to one official.

Confronting Iran in an election year is still a challenge for candidates.

The authorities relaxed the 24-hour curfew after attacks that killed over 100 in Nigeria.

Convincing victory leaves candidate the challenge of testing a revitalized rival.

Saved from space, lost on Earth, hundreds of moon rocks and other space objects have been lost, destroyed, stolen, or remain unaccounted for.

U.S. election-year politics raise stakes in Iran confrontation.

The elections seem to be governed by uncertainties.

Declaring cancer beaten, president shows off vigor ahead of tough election.

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." © ALL rights are reserved.

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