124 entries under watchful topic. ×

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perceptive(adjective, understanding, sharp, bright, lively)
10
interested(adjective, active, alert, caring, intelligent)
9
guarded(adjective, reasonable, keen, sensible, deliberate)
9
observing(adjective, understanding, kind, keen, sensible)
9
on the ball(expression, adjective, idiom, adverb, keen)
7
advertent(alert, intelligent, observant, sharp-eyed)
7
discreet(adjective, understanding, kind, reasonable, sensible)
7
sharp-eyed(adjective, alert, intelligent, vigilant)
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alive(adjective, adverb, sharp, alert, familiar)
6
cognizant(adjective, understanding, reasonable, keen, sensible)
6
keen(adjective, understanding, kind, sensible, certain)
6
ready(adjective, adverb, sharp, bright, lively)
6
rigorous(adjective, thoughtful, sober, cautious, prudent)
6
sensitive(adjective, understanding, kind, friendly, alert)
6
wakeful(adjective, keen, alert, careful, restless)
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on guard(expression, adjective, keen, sharp, bright)
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sensible(adjective, understanding, reasonable, keen, certain)
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wide-awake(adjective, keen, sharp, bright, lively)
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all ears(expression, adjective, idiom, sharp, excite)
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anxious(adjective, kind, keen, friendly, warm)
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