5
surveying(adjective, alert, attentive, watchful, circumspect)
5
understanding(noun, adjective, sharp, smart, alert)
4
absorbed(adjective, attention, attentive)
4
assiduous(adjective, thoughtful, sober, considerate, cautious)
4
chary(adjective, reasonable, sensible, deliberate, restrained)
4
cognizant(adjective, understanding, cool, sensible, significant)
4
compliant(adjective, submissive, docile, deferential, dutiful)
4
contemplating(adjective, alert, attentive, watchful, circumspect)
4
deliberate(adjective, cool, kind, friendly, alert)
4
judicious(adjective, understanding, cool, reasonable, keen)
4
law-abiding(adjective, attentive, compliant, submissive, docile)
4
on the watch(expression, adjective, idiom, adverb, attention)
4
ready(adjective, open, sharp, friendly, bright)
4
respectful(adjective, careful, considerate, aware, attentive)
4
wide-awake(adjective, keen, sharp, bright, lively)
3
Argus-eyed
3
active(sharp, bright, lively, alert, aware)
3
agog(adjective, strong, keen, intense, powerful)
3
all ears(expression, adjective, sharp, bright, lively)
3
apprehensive(adjective, cool, sensible, deliberate, alert)
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