11
intent(adjective, feature, characteristic, detail, determined)
10
discreet(adjective, sensible, restrained, careful, cautious)
10
on the lookout(expression, adjective, idiom, sharp, care)
9
wide-awake(adjective, keen, sharp, lively, alert)
8
canny(adjective, close, mean, cool, smart)
8
jealous(adjective, careful, caring, doubtful, suspicious)
8
observing(adjective, understanding, keen, sensible, certain)
8
ready(adjective, sharp, bright, lively, alert)
8
safe(adjective, restrained, careful, cautious, prudent)
8
sharp(adjective, understanding, cool, keen, bright)
8
sleepless(adjective, keen, alert, careful, restless)
8
solicitous(adjective, upset, excited, anxious, alert)
8
thoughtful(adjective, reasonable, sensible, alert, careful)
7
conscious(adjective, understanding, cool, keen, sensible)
7
meticulous(adjective, alert, careful, attentive, prudent)
7
on the ball(expression, adjective, idiom, keen, sharp)
7
sharp-eyed(adjective, alert, intelligent, attentive, vigilant)
7
wide awake(expression, adjective, idiom, sharp, bright)
6
alive(adjective, cool, alert, significant, animate)
6
anxious(adjective, upset, keen, excited, ready)
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