Since youâre borrowing a car that likely costs several thousand dollars and the rental company doesnât know you from the next person, the credit card is a guarantee of sorts that theyâll be getting paid no matter when â or in what condition â you return the vehicle.
Use wary in a sentence. LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. adjective. Wary is defined as watchful or cautious. An example of something wary is a glance in your rear view mirror when you think someone might be following you; a wary glance.
LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. adjective. The definition of guarded is being cautious or nervous about something or what is going to happen, or is not openly jumping into something. 1  An example of guarded is when you are considering going on a trip but just aren't sure if it's the right choice. 2  An example of guarded is when a doctor is cautiously optimsitic.