The cat cautiously approached the unfamiliar bird.

Meaning: The cat moved slowly and carefully as it got nearer to the bird it didn't know.

Choice of Words: Cautiously tells how the cat moved towards the bird. Unfamiliar means the cat had never seen the bird before. Approached means the cat got closer to the bird.

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