Word meaning

Read a word and choose the definition that best matches its meaning.

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cautiousadjective

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Read the word and its part of speech. Choose the definition that best matches the word, then read the explanation to check the meaning. Choose one answer, check the explanation, and continue when ready.

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Read a word and choose the definition that best matches its meaning.

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