advertent

[ ad-vur-tnt ]
/ ædˈvɜr tnt /
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adjective

attentive; heedful.

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Question 1 of 10
advocate
to give up possession or occupancy of.
to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly.
to pronounce or decree by judicial sentence.
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Origin of advertent

1665–75; < Latin advertent- (stem of advertēns, present participle of advertere), equivalent to ad- ad- + vert- turn + -ent- -ent

OTHER WORDS FROM advertent

ad·vert·ent·ly, adverb

Words nearby advertent

adverse selection, adversity, advert, advertence, advertency, advertent, advertise, advertisement, advertising, advertising account, advertising agency
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Words related to advertent

mindful, discerning, discriminating, perceptive, vigilant, attentive, intelligent, alive, bright, considering, correct, eager, eagle-eyed, heedful, interested, keen, obedient, penetrating, questioning, quick