definition leery
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leery The definition of leery is  someone or something expressing caution and suspicion. When someone has lied to you before and you are cautious and unsure of whether you can trust him again, this is an example of a situation where you are leery. YourDictionary definition and usage example.
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warily adverb. Warily is defined as something done cautiously or carefully. 1  When you are walking along a rocky stream very carefully and are a little afraid you are going to fall, this is an example of a time when you walk warily.
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- Definition of TAMPER. 1. : to carry on underhand or improper negotiations (as by bribery). 2. b: to try foolish or dangerous experiments —used with with. — tam·per·er \-pər-ər\ noun.
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envy noun, plural envies. 1. a feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to another's advantages, success, possessions, etc. 2. an object of such feeling: Her intelligence made her the envy of her classmates. 3. Obsolete. ill will. verb (used with object), envied, envying.
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lee The definition of a lee is a sheltered or protected area, or the direction away from the wind. An example of a lee is a basement in a tornado. shelter; protection. a sheltered place, esp. one on that side of anything away from the wind.
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- definitions & notes only words. 1  arrogant having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance. 2  boorish ill-mannered and coarse in behavior or appearance. 3  cantankerous stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate.  cunning marked by skill in 1  deception. cynical believing the worst of human nature and motives.
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alert wary - marked by keen caution and watchful prudence; they were wary in their movements; a wary glance at the black clouds; taught to be wary of strangers. awake - not in a state of sleep; completely conscious; lay awake thinking about his new job; still not fully awake.
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- Definition of tarry. tarried. ; tarrying. intransitive verb. 1a : to delay or be tardy in acting or doingb : to linger in expectation : wait. 2 : to abide or stay in or at a place.
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lee lee. ( 1 sailing) A protected cove or harbor, out of the wind. ( 2 sailing) The side of the ship froward the wind. 3  A sheltered place, especially a place protected from the wind by some object; the side sheltered from the wind; shelter; protection. the lee of a mountain, an island, or a ship.
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- (comparative wishy-washier or more wishy-washy, superlative wishy-washiest or most wishy-washy) 1  Wavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, or support; namby-pamby. 2  Thin or watery.
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careful Careful, cautious, discreet, wary imply a watchful guarding against something. Careful implies guarding against mistakes, by paying strict and close attention to details, and, often, trying to use good judgment: He was careful to distinguish between them. Cautious implies a fear of some unfavorable situation and investigation before coming to conclusions: cautious about investments.
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Words that deserve wider use Definition of wily - skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully Definition of wily - skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully dictionary
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- Definition of wantonly - in a deliberate and unprovoked way, in a lustful or sexually unrestrained way, profusely Definition of wantonly - in a deliberate and unprovoked way, in a lustful or sexually unrestrained way, profusely
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envy noun, plural envies. 1. a feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to another's advantages, success, possessions, etc. 2. an object of such feeling: Her intelligence made her the envy of her classmates. 3. Obsolete. ill will.
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- Full Definition of SLY. 1. chiefly dialect a: wise in practical affairs b: displaying cleverness: ingenious. 2. a: clever in concealing one's aims or ends: furtive b: lacking in straightforwardness and candor: dissembling.3. — sly·ly also sli·ly adverb. — sly·ness noun. — on the sly.ull Definition of SLY. 1. chiefly dialect a: wise in practical affairs b: displaying cleverness: ingenious. 2. a: clever in concealing one's aims or ends: furtive b: lacking in straightforwardness and candor: dissembling. 3. — sly·ly also sli·ly adverb.
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- 1. someone who eats food rapidly and greedily. 2. someone who jeers or mocks or treats something with contempt or calls out in derision. Familiarity information: SCOFFER used as a noun is rare.
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- cautious, circumspect, wary, chary mean prudently watchful and discreet in the face of danger or risk. cautious implies the exercise of forethought usually prompted by fear of danger. ⟨a cautious driver⟩ circumspect suggests less fear and stresses the surveying of all possible consequences before acting or deciding.
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sentry Definition of sentry. plural. sentries. : guard, watch; especially : a soldier standing guard at a point of passage (as a gate)
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forgerynoun  [ C or U] uk â / ËfÉË.dÊ É r.i /us â / ËfÉËr.dÊÉ.i / forgery meaning, definition, what is forgery: an illegal copy of a document, painting, etc. or the crime of making such illegal copies: . Learn more.
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- Some occupational therapy assistants and aides advance by gaining additional education to become occupational therapists. A small number of occupational therapist bridge education programs are designed for qualifying occupational therapy assistants to advance to therapists.ccupational therapy assistants also must complete at least 16 weeks of fieldwork as part of their education to gain hands-on work experience. Occupational therapy aides typically have a high school diploma or equivalent. They are trained on the job under the supervision of more experienced assistants or aides.
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- When applied to girls: the quality of being unaware of - or otherwise unaffected by - blatant perving. Gavin: (staring at Karen's breasts) Wow you have beautiful eyes. Karen: Aw, you're so sweet. Onlooker: Karen is totally impervious. #pervert #breasts #ogling #perving #eyes.
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timid Timid means overly cautious or fearful, like a timid driver who drives very slowly or avoids highways altogether. Timid comes from the Middle French word timide, meaning easily frightened, shy..
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SCOFFER 1. someone who eats food rapidly and greedily. 2. someone who jeers or mocks or treats something with contempt or calls out in derision. Familiarity information: SCOFFER used as a noun is rare. Dictionary entry details.
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Perjury Perjury is defined as the false testimony submitted in a court of law while assumed to be ‘under oath’. This means that the individual submitting testimony has sworn to express the most truthful, honest, and reliable testimony with regard to the court case in question.
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- 2. faery-the enchanted realm of fairies. faerie, fairyland. fictitious place, imaginary place, mythical place-a place that exists only in imagination; a place said to exist in fictional or religious writings. 1  Facebook.
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pleasantry Definition of pleasantry for English Language Learners. : something (such as a greeting) that people say in order to be polite.