In the passage about the new manager, the word “wary” most nearly means ____.
Read the passage: The new manager arrived with plans to change everything, but the experienced staff were wary. They had seen three managers come and go in five years, each promising improvements that never appeared. During her first month, the manager made no announcements at all. Instead, she worked alongside the staff on the shop floor, asked questions and listened. Only when she understood the problems did she propose a few small changes. Slowly the staff's caution gave way to trust, and by the end of the year they were suggesting improvements of their own.
Correct answer A. cautious and distrustful
The staff had seen several managers fail to keep promises, and the passage later refers to their 'caution', so wary means cautious and distrustful.
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