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Wary

/wˈɛri/
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(adj) Cautious of danger; carefully watching and guarding against deception, trickery, and dangers; suspiciously prudent

I was wary of showing my intentions.
I was wary of showing my intention.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The manager was ____ of the new proposal, as it seemed to involve several very many large and financial risks today.

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