advertent

[ ad-vur-tnt ]

/ ædˈvɜr tnt /

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attentive; heedful.

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In effect, this quiz will prove whether or not you have the skills to know the difference between “affect” and “effect.”

Question 1 of 7

The rainy weather could not ________ my elated spirits on my graduation day.

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

ad·vert·ent·ly, adverb

"That I have given my word advertently, and will keep it faithfully," replied Paulus.
Catholic World, Vol. XI, April 1870-September 1870|Various
I think he chose the seat advertently, from having observed or gathered that I was fresh from London.
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 441|Various