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Awake The state of being fully alert and aware, without any signs of sleepiness or drowsiness. ■ I woke up at 5 AM every day for a week just to learn this word.
beeper A small electronic device that makes a high-pitched sound to alert someone of an incoming call or message. ■ "I can't hear my beeper because it's in my pocket and I accidentally put my phone on vibrate."
bells A large, noisy object that is used to alert people of danger or important events. Also known as "chimes" or "ding-a-lings." ■ "When the bells ring, it means there's a sale at the mall!
Caffeinated To be infused with caffeine, often to the point of being overly alert or jittery. ■ "I accidentally drank a double shot of espresso and now I'm so caffeinated that I can't sit still."
Detectors A device used to detect something, often by using sensors. ■ "I forgot my phone charger at home and now my detector is on high alert!"
Supplement A thing added to something in order to complete or enhance it. ■ I take a supplement of fish oil every morning to keep my brain sharp and alert.
warn To alert someone to a potential danger or problem, usually in a serious or urgent manner. ■ "I warned her about the spider on the ceiling, but she didn't listen and got bitten."
Alarm A sudden and unexpected sound that is used to wake someone up or alert them to danger. ■ "When I accidentally hit the alarm clock at 3am, my cat jumped out of bed and ran around the room, making me even more groggy!
beeped To make a beeping sound, usually to alert someone. ■ "I accidentally left my phone on silent and missed a call. When I finally checked my messages, I was beeped so many times that it started to sound like a chorus of angry birds."
Beeps A short, high-pitched sound often used to indicate an error or alert. ■ The computer beeped furiously when I tried to run that program, but it turned out to just be a funny prank by the mischievous cat who had access to my keyboard.
grape A small, juicy fruit that's often used to make wine. But let's be real, it's really just an excuse to get tipsy. ■ "I had such a great time at the grape stomp festival! I even tried my hand at wine-making – spoiler alert: it did not go well."
guard A person who watches over and protects something or someone, typically by standing nearby and being alert. ■ "I need to hire a guard for my valuable antiques. I don't want them getting stolen!"; A device used to protect against malware or other harmful software. ■ "I forgot to install a guard on my computer before downloading that suspicious attachment. Now it's running slow and crashing constantly."
guarded Adjective - To be on high alert and watchful, to be careful not to let anything slip past one's guard. ■ The guards at the museum were so guarded that they didn't even let a fly land on a painting., Verb - To keep or maintain something in a state of caution, to prevent someone from getting to something. ■ He guarded his secret like it was his most valuable possession.
guards A group of people who are responsible for protecting and watching over something or someone. ■The guards at the museum were always on high alert, ready to defend against any potential threats to the priceless artifacts. A person who is very careful or vigilant about what they eat and drink. ■"I'm a guard of my diet," said John, "I don't want to end up with a gut like Jellyfish."
Hormones A group of small, chemical messengers in the body that regulate various physiological processes, such as growth and development, metabolism, and reproduction. ■ "When I heard my roommate's alarm clock go off at 6 am, I knew it was time to start producing those morning hormones to make me feel alert and energized."
kept A person or thing that is constantly kept in a state of being awake or alert. ■ "I had trouble keeping my eyes open during the movie, but the kep was so hilarious that I couldn't resist staying up late to watch it again."
Notification A message or alert that informs the recipient of a new email, text message, social media update, etc. in a way that is so annoying and distracting it makes them want to pull their hair out. ■ "When my phone emits a shrill notification for every single message I get, I start to wonder if my life would be better without technology. Or if I could somehow train it to only notify me when there's an actual emergency."
scud A small, flat object with a pointed front that is used for playing ball games. It is also the nickname of an aircraft. ■ After seeing his team lose, Tim decided to scud his soccer ball at the opposing goal in frustration. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, a fighter pilot shouted "Scud alert!" as his plane took off to engage enemy forces.
stays The ability to remain in a specific position, often in an uncomfortable or inconvenient way. ■ "I have trouble staying awake during long meetings, but I've found that eating a big bowl of jello beforehand helps me stay alert and focused."
vigilance The ability to remain awake and alert, especially in order to avoid accidents or danger. However, when overused, it can also be used as an excuse to nap during boring meetings. ■ "I'm so proud of my vigilance. I was able to stay awake through the entire 2-hour board meeting without falling asleep once!, "I'm sorry, what was that you said? My vigilance is currently on a coffee break.