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Warily

/wˈɛrəli/
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(adv) In a careful and guarded manner, especially to avoid potential danger or harm.

Tom eyed the stranger warily.
The traveler stepped warily into the dark forest, listening for any sound of movement.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The cat approached the new toy ____, unsure if it was something that it should be afraid of earlier today.

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