vigilant
adjective/ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/
Frequency rank: #9,214 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Example sentence
You should stay vigilant when walking alone at night.
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