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envious(adjective, anxious, attentive, resentful, intolerant)
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fascinated(adjective, considerate, responsive, aware, attentive)
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finicky(cautious, wary)
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forethoughtful(careful, thoughtful, prudent, guarded)
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guarding(adjective, alert, caring, opposing, sheltered)
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helpful(adjective, alert, careful, considerate, responsive)
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immersed(adjective, set, deep, caring, thoughtful)
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intense(adjective, set, determined, deep, fixed)
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intentive(alert, intelligent, attentive, observant, sharp-eyed)
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leery(adjective, restrained, careful, cautious, prudent)
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lively(sharp, bright, alert, aware, attentive)
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mistrustful(cautious, suspicious, wary, covetous, envious)
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nervous(adjective, upset, excited, anxious, careful)
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niggardly(close, mean, frugal, economical, parsimonious)
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occupied(adjective, set, deep, fixed, absorbed)
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on one's toes(adjective, lookout)
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overcautious(restrained, hesitant, reserved, cautious, suspicious)
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parental(adjective, nature, quality)
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percipient(adjective, understanding, cool, keen, sensible)
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perspicacious(adjective, smart, shrewd, perceptive, clever)
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