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leery | alert |

As an adjective leery

is cautious, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.

As a proper noun alert is

the northernmost inhabited place in nunavut, canada.

leery

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Cautious, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.
  • :Since he was bitten by a dog when he was young, he has always been leery of animals.

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    alert

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Attentive; awake; on guard.
  • (obsolete) Brisk; nimble; moving with celerity.
  • * Addison
    • an alert young fellow

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An alarm.
  • A notification of higher importance than an advisory.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To give warning to.

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