Grasping and Wary

Grasping

Grasping adjective - Having or marked by an eager and often selfish desire especially for material possessions.

Wary and grasping are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wary" instead an adjective "Grasping".

Nearby Words: grasp, grasped, grasper

Wary

Wary adjective - Having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble.

Grasping and wary are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grasping" instead an adjective "Wary".

Nearby Words: wariness, warily
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