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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.


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Secret A clandestine or confidential matter that should not be divulged.  ■ "My secret recipe for chocolate chip cookies is a closely guarded secret, and I'm not sharing it with anyone!

Unguarded Adjective - Not protected, defended, or guarded. Something that is easy to steal.  ■ John accidentally left his laptop unguarded in the coffee shop and now he has no idea what happened to it!

castle A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets.  ■ The king lived in a grand castle with a moat surrounding it, where he could keep all his enemies at bay.; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe a luxurious hotel or resort.  ■ "I can't believe you expect me to pay $500 a night for a room at this castle-themed hotel!; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe an imaginary or symbolic fortress.  ■ "In his quest for power, the ambitious prince decided to conquer the castle of his enemies and claim it as his own."; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe a mythical creature's home.  ■ "The dragon guarded its castle fiercely, breathing fire at any intruders."; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe a place of worship.  ■ "The pope resided in the grand castle of Vatican City, where he conducted his religious duties."; A large and imposing structure, often with a tall tower or turrets. Also used to describe an ancient fortress.  ■ "The castle of Neuschwanstein was built in the 19th century by King Ludwig II of Bavaria as a homage to composer Richard Wagner."

portals A mysterious and enigmatic passageway to another world or dimension, often guarded by a powerful entity.  ■ "I was about to explore the portal to the other side of the universe, but I was stopped by a friendly alien who told me that humans aren't allowed there."

Protecting Verb: to keep someone or something safe from harm.  ■ "I'm protecting you from getting hurt by only allowing you to play with safe toys.", Noun: a state of being guarded or defended.  ■ "The king was protected by a group of brave knights."

raft A small, lightweight boat made from wood or other material, typically used for transporting people and goods over water. A magical floating platform that can only be reached by climbing a tall tree, but is guarded by a wise old owl who demands that you recite the entirety of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" before allowing passage.  ■ "Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything, even rafts!"

Secretive An individual who is excessively guarded with their personal and private information, often due to a deep-seated fear of being exposed or ridiculed.  ■ "I don't know what he's hiding, but I can tell he's secretive because he always carries a briefcase with him."