| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | abreast of | Up to date on something. |
| 2. | acquainted with | Having some knowledge of something. |
| 3. | advised | Informed or warned. |
| 4. | alert | Watchful and ready to notice. |
| 5. | alerted | Made aware or watchful. |
| 6. | alive to | Fully conscious of something. |
| 7. | alive with | Sensitive to a feeling or quality. |
| 8. | appreciating | Fully understanding something. |
| 9. | apprised of | Kept informed about something. |
| 10. | astute | Quick to understand situations. |
| 11. | attentive | Paying close attention. |
| 12. | attuned | Sensitive to signals or feelings. |
| 13. | au courant | Up to date and informed. |
| 14. | awake | Mentally alert and conscious. |
| 15. | briefed | Given necessary information. |
| 16. | bright | Intelligent and alert. |
| 17. | careful | Attentive to possible risks. |
| 18. | clear-eyed | Seeing things realistically. |
| 19. | clued in | Informed about what is happening. |
| 20. | cognizant | Having knowledge or awareness. |
| 21. | concentrated | Giving focused attention. |
| 22. | conscious | Having knowledge or perception. |
| 23. | conversant with | Knowledgeable about something. |
| 24. | current | Up to date in knowledge. |
| 25. | detecting | Noticing the presence of something. |
| 26. | discerning | Noticing subtle differences. |
| 27. | educated | Having relevant learning or knowledge. |
| 28. | engaged | Actively attentive and involved. |
| 29. | enlightened | Informed and understanding. |
| 30. | eyes open | Alert and watchful. |
| 31. | familiar with | Knowing something from experience. |
| 32. | focused | Directing attention carefully. |
| 33. | heedful | Carefully attentive. |
| 34. | hip to | Informally aware of something. |
| 35. | in the know | Privately or well informed. |
| 36. | in touch with | Aware of current facts or feelings. |
| 37. | informed | Possessing relevant knowledge. |
| 38. | insightful | Showing deep understanding. |
| 39. | intelligent | Able to understand quickly. |
| 40. | intent | Closely attentive. |
| 41. | kept informed | Regularly given information. |
| 42. | kept posted | Kept informed about developments. |
| 43. | knowing | Showing understanding or knowledge. |
| 44. | knowledgeable | Well informed about something. |
| 45. | learned | having much knowledge |
| 46. | levelheaded | Calm and realistic. |
| 47. | literate | knowledgeable in a particular area |
| 48. | mindful | Attentive to something important. |
| 49. | no stranger to | Familiar with something. |
| 50. | not blind to | Aware of something obvious. |
| 51. | noticing | Becoming conscious of something. |
| 52. | notified | Made formally aware. |
| 53. | observant | Quick to notice things. |
| 54. | on guard | Alert for danger. |
| 55. | on the alert | Ready to notice danger. |
| 56. | on the lookout | Watching carefully for something. |
| 57. | on watch | Keeping careful lookout. |
| 58. | onto | Aware of someone’s actions. |
| 59. | open-eyed | Fully aware and realistic. |
| 60. | oriented to | familiar with a situation |
| 61. | perceiving | Noticing through senses or mind. |
| 62. | perceptive | Able to notice and understand. |
| 63. | plugged in | Well connected and informed. |
| 64. | posted on | Kept informed about something. |
| 65. | present | Mentally attentive in the moment. |
| 66. | privy to | allowed to know something secret |
| 67. | quick-witted | Mentally alert and responsive. |
| 68. | realistic | Aware of practical facts. |
| 69. | realizing | Becoming aware of a fact. |
| 70. | receptive | Open and attentive to ideas. |
| 71. | recognizing | Identifying or understanding something. |
| 72. | registering | Taking notice mentally. |
| 73. | responsive | Reacting with awareness. |
| 74. | savvy | Practical and well informed. |
| 75. | seeing | Understanding or perceiving something. |
| 76. | sensible of | Conscious of a fact or feeling. |
| 77. | sensing | Detecting or feeling something. |
| 78. | sensitive | Aware of feelings or changes. |
| 79. | sharp | Mentally quick and alert. |
| 80. | shrewd | Sharp and practically aware. |
| 81. | spotting | Noticing or identifying something. |
| 82. | streetwise | Aware of practical urban realities. |
| 83. | switched on | Alert and well informed. |
| 84. | tuned in | Attentive and informed. |
| 85. | understanding | Knowing the meaning or significance. |
| 86. | up to speed | Fully informed and current. |
| 87. | up-to-date | Having the latest information. |
| 88. | updated | Given the latest information. |
| 89. | versed | Skilled or knowledgeable in something. |
| 90. | vigilant | Keenly watchful. |
| 91. | wakeful | Awake and alert. |
| 92. | warned | Made aware of danger. |
| 93. | wary | Alert to possible danger. |
| 94. | watchful | Carefully alert for danger. |
| 95. | well-informed | Having much accurate knowledge. |
| 96. | well-versed | Very knowledgeable about something. |
| 97. | wide-awake | Fully alert and watchful. |
| 98. | wise to | Aware of hidden facts. |
| 99. | with eyes open | Fully aware of realities. |
| 100. | worldly | Experienced and practically aware. |
