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leery(adjective, restrained, careful, thoughtful, cautious)
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lively(sharp, bright, active, alert, quick)
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on the job(expression, adjective, idiom, sharp, bright)
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on the qui vive(expression, adjective, idiom, sharp, bright)
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percipient(adjective, understanding, cool, keen, sensible)
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politic(adjective, sensible, careful, wise, tight)
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precautious(careful, thoughtful, cautious, watchful, tactful)
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precise(adjective, thoughtful, sober, cautious, responsive)
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psyched up(expression, sharp, bright, lively, active)
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punctilious(adjective, careful, thoughtful, sober, attentive)
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quick(adjective, understanding, cool, sharp, bright)
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reasonable(adjective, sensible, wise, practical, cautious)
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safeguarding
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suspicious(adjective, restrained, alert, careful, hesitant)
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