5
easily
5
circumspectly(adverb, severely, thoroughly, fully, precisely)
5
discreetly(adverb, severely, thoroughly, fully, precisely)
5
heedful(careful, thoughtful, cautious, prudent, suspicious)
5
on guard(expression, adjective, cautious, suspicious, watchful)
5
shy(adjective, careful, safe, cautious, suspicious)
5
tentative(adjective, careful, thoughtful, prudent, watchful)
4
cagey(adjective, restrained, careful, reserved, cautious)
4
daintily
4
dainty
4
deliberately(adverb, severely, thoroughly, fully, precisely)
4
hesitant(adjective, delicate, restrained, careful, safe)
4
mindful(cautious, suspicious, wary)
4
noncommittal(adjective, restrained, hesitant, reserved, cautious)
4
squeamish
3
timid
3
timidly
3
with care(expression, idiom, care)
2
alert(careful, thoughtful, cautious, prudent, suspicious)
2
cannily
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