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  • 121sharp — /ʃap / (say shahp) adjective 1. having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well adapted for cutting or piercing. 2. terminating in an edge or point; not blunt or rounded. 3. having sudden change of direction, as a turn. 4. abrupt, as an ascent.… …

  • 122vigilant — /ˈvɪdʒələnt / (say vijuhluhnt) adjective 1. keenly attentive to detect danger; wary: a vigilant sentry. 2. ever awake and alert; sleeplessly watchful. {late Middle English, from Latin vigilans watching} –vigilantly, adverb –vigilantness, noun …

  • 123busily — [adv] actively; intently agilely, animatedly, ardently, arduously, assiduously, briskly, carefully, diligently, eagerly, earnestly, energetically, enthusiastically, expeditiously, fervently, hastily, hurriedly, indefatigably, industriously,… …

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  • 124carefully — [adv] cautiously; painstakingly anxiously, attentively, circumspectly, concernedly, conscientiously, correctly, deliberately, delicately, dependably, discreetly, exactly, faithfully, fastidiously, fully, gingerly, guardedly, heedfully, honorably …

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  • 125vigilance — vigilant ► ADJECTIVE ▪ keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. DERIVATIVES vigilance noun vigilantly adverb. ORIGIN from Latin vigilare keep awake …

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  • 126vigilant — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. DERIVATIVES vigilance noun vigilantly adverb. ORIGIN from Latin vigilare keep awake …

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  • 127vigilant — [vij′ə lənt] adj. [Fr < L vigilans, prp. of vigilare, to watch < vigil, awake: see VIGIL] staying watchful and alert to danger or trouble SYN. WATCHFUL vigilantly adv …

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  • 128keep one's eyes open — verb pay attention; be watchful Keep your eyes peeled for any policemen • Syn: ↑keep one s eyes peeled, ↑keep one s eyes skinned • Usage Domain: ↑colloquialism • Hypernyms: ↑watch, ↑ …

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