| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accountable | responsible for actions |
| 2. | advocacy | public support or defense |
| 3. | advocate | person who supports another |
| 4. | alert | quick to notice danger |
| 5. | asylum | protection and shelter |
| 6. | attend | give careful attention to |
| 7. | attentive | paying close attention |
| 8. | backstop | person giving last support |
| 9. | bastion | stronghold of protection |
| 10. | benevolent | well-meaning and kind |
| 11. | bodyguard | personal protector |
| 12. | bulwark | strong protection or defense |
| 13. | care | serious attention and concern |
| 14. | caretaker | person who looks after another |
| 15. | caretaking | work of looking after |
| 16. | cautious | careful to avoid risk |
| 17. | chaperone | adult supervising a young person |
| 18. | charge | person under one’s care |
| 19. | concern | protective interest or worry |
| 20. | custodian | person responsible for care |
| 21. | custody | protective care or guardianship |
| 22. | defend | to protect against attack |
| 23. | defender | person who protects others |
| 24. | defense | protection against attack |
| 25. | dependable | worthy of trust |
| 26. | devoted | deeply loyal and caring |
| 27. | diligent | careful and hardworking |
| 28. | duty | moral or legal obligation |
| 29. | ethical | morally right |
| 30. | fail-safe | designed to avoid failure |
| 31. | fend off | drive away danger |
| 32. | fiduciary | acting in another’s interest |
| 33. | firm | strong and steady |
| 34. | forethought | careful planning ahead |
| 35. | gatekeeper | person controlling access |
| 36. | guard | protect from danger |
| 37. | guardian | protector or legal caretaker |
| 38. | guardianship | legal duty of protection |
| 39. | guide | person who leads safely |
| 40. | harbor | place of safety |
| 41. | haven | safe place |
| 42. | heed | pay careful attention |
| 43. | hold harmless | protect from liability |
| 44. | humane | showing compassion |
| 45. | intervention | action to improve a situation |
| 46. | judicious | showing wise judgment |
| 47. | keep safe | protect from harm |
| 48. | keep watch | remain alert and observant |
| 49. | keeper | person who looks after |
| 50. | lifeguard | person who rescues swimmers |
| 51. | look after | take care of |
| 52. | lookout | person watching for danger |
| 53. | mature | showing adult judgment |
| 54. | measured | careful and controlled |
| 55. | mentor | trusted guide or adviser |
| 56. | mind | take care of |
| 57. | mindful | aware and attentive |
| 58. | monitor | to observe and check |
| 59. | nurture | to care for and encourage |
| 60. | observant | quick to notice details |
| 61. | oversight | watchful supervision |
| 62. | patrol | to watch an area |
| 63. | precaution | action taken to prevent harm |
| 64. | preparedness | state of being ready |
| 65. | preserve | to keep from harm |
| 66. | prevention | stopping harm before it happens |
| 67. | protect | keep safe from harm |
| 68. | protection | keeping someone safe |
| 69. | protective | wanting to keep safe |
| 70. | protector | person who keeps safe |
| 71. | prudent | wise and cautious |
| 72. | refuge | shelter from danger |
| 73. | reliable | dependably trustworthy |
| 74. | resolute | determined and unwavering |
| 75. | resourceful | good at solving problems |
| 76. | responsibility | duty to care properly |
| 77. | safe haven | secure place of refuge |
| 78. | safeguard | to protect from harm |
| 79. | sanctuary | place of safety |
| 80. | secure | to make safe |
| 81. | sentinel | guard who keeps watch |
| 82. | sentry | guard on watch |
| 83. | shelter | to protect from danger |
| 84. | shield | to protect from harm |
| 85. | stewardship | responsible care of something |
| 86. | supervision | watching and directing responsibly |
| 87. | tend | care for regularly |
| 88. | trustee | person managing for others |
| 89. | trustworthy | deserving trust |
| 90. | valiant | brave in protection |
| 91. | vigilance | careful watchfulness for danger |
| 92. | vigilant | keeping careful watch |
| 93. | ward | a person under protection |
| 94. | warden | official in charge of care |
| 95. | wardship | state of being a ward |
| 96. | wary | careful about possible danger |
| 97. | watch over | protect by observing closely |
| 98. | watchdog | person or group monitoring |
| 99. | watchful | carefully observant |
| 100. | welfare | health and well-being |