Laertes: be wary then; best safety lies in fear: youth to itself rebels, though none else near. which word from the passage is most similar in meaning to wary?

In Act 1 Scene 3 of the drama 'Hamlet', the conversation between Laertes and Ophelia is seen.

The word from the passage that means similar to 'wary' is:

Fear

Laertes is explaining Ophelia the difference between love and lust. He warns her of the love she is having for Hamlet. Laertes knows very well that Hamlet has no feeling of love for Ophelia. He strictly warns her to hide her love and fear about the feelings she has for Hamlet. Her exposure of love may degrade her reputation in the society. He adds that in order to save herself from society's bad comments and suspicion, she should refrain herself from these things.

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Fear

The word that most resembles "weary" in this passage is "fear." The meaning of the statement is that it is best to be overly careful and to approach things with some fear, as fear often keeps you safe. Laertes also states that young people tend to be rebels and to lose their self-control, and that this is something that could potentially endanger you.

d. the two authors are in awe of nature; their experiences, reveal that time in nature can change people.

explanation:

recommended becuase why did he read the book? becuase it was recommended