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Respective

Noticing with attention; hence, careful; wary; considerate.

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Individual 84% connected

Not divided, or not to be divided; existing as one entity, or distinct being or object; single; one; as, an individual man, animal, or city.

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Individual 84% connected

Not divided, or not to be divided; existing as one entity, or distinct being or object; single; one; as, an individual man, animal, or city.

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Single 84% connected

One only, as distinguished from more than one; consisting of one alone; individual; separate; as, a single star.

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Single 84% connected

One only, as distinguished from more than one; consisting of one alone; individual; separate; as, a single star.

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Several 92% connected

Separate; distinct; particular; single.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Various 92% connected

Different; diverse; several; manifold; as, men of various names; various occupations; various colors.

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Attendance verb · 78% connection

Attention; regard; careful application.

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Cannei adjective · 78% connection

Artful; cunning; shrewd; wary.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: noticing, attention, hence, careful, wary.
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Careful adjective · 78% connection

Taking care; giving good heed; watchful; cautious; provident; not indifferent, heedless, or reckless; -- often followed by of, for, or…

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Cautelous adjective · 78% connection

Caution; prudent; wary.

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Caution noun · 78% connection

A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided; prudence in regard to danger; pro…

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Cautionary adjective · 78% connection

Wary; cautious.

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Cautious adjective · 78% connection

Attentive to examine probable effects and consequences of acts with a view to avoid danger or misfortune; prudent; circumspect; wary;…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: noticing, attention, hence, careful, wary.
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Chary adjective · 78% connection

Careful; wary; cautious; not rash, reckless, or spendthrift; saving; frugal.

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Chatoyant noun · 78% connection

A hard stone, as the cat's-eye, which presents on a polished surface, and in the interior, an undulating or wary light.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: noticing, attention, hence, careful, wary.
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Circumspect adjective · 78% connection

Attentive to all the circumstances of a case or the probable consequences of an action; cautious; prudent; wary.

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Closemouthed adjective · 78% connection

Cautious in speaking; secret; wary; uncommunicative.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: noticing, attention, hence, careful, wary.
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Considerate adjective · 78% connection

Given to consideration or to sober reflection; regardful of consequences or circumstances; circumspect; careful; esp. careful of the r…

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Consideration noun · 78% connection

The act or process of considering; continuous careful thought; examination; contemplation; deliberation; attention.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: noticing, attention, hence, careful, wary.
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Considerative adjective · 78% connection

Considerate; careful; thoughtful.

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Delicate adjective · 78% connection

Refined; gentle; scrupulous not to trespass or offend; considerate; -- said of manners, conduct, or feelings; as, delicate behavior; d…

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: noticing, attention, hence, careful, wary.
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Diligence noun · 78% connection

The quality of being diligent; carefulness; careful attention; -- the opposite of negligence.

Its definition shares important concepts with this word: noticing, attention, hence, careful, wary.
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Diligent adjective · 78% connection

Prosecuted with careful attention and effort; careful; painstaking; not careless or negligent.

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Dislodge verb · 78% connection

To drive from a lodge or place of rest; to remove from a place of quiet or repose; as, shells resting in the sea at a considerate dept…

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