cognizant β If someone is cognizant of something, they are aware of it or understand it.
conversant β If you are conversant with something, you are familiar with it and able to deal with it.
abreast β If people or things walk or move abreast, they are next to each other, side by side, and facing in the same direction.
knowledgeable β possessing or exhibiting knowledge, insight, or understanding; intelligent; well-informed; discerning; perceptive.
learned β having much knowledge; scholarly; erudite: learned professors.
acquainted β If you are acquainted with something, you know about it because you have learned it or experienced it.
briefed β lasting or taking a short time; of short duration: a brief walk; a brief stay in the country.
posted β Chiefly British. a single dispatch or delivery of mail. the mail itself. the letters and packages being delivered to a single recipient. an established mail system or service, especially under government authority.
primed β of the first importance; demanding the fullest consideration: a prime requisite.
savvy β experienced, knowledgable, and well-informed; shrewd (often used in combination): consumers who are savvy about prices; a tech-savvy entrepreneur.
up β to, toward, or in a more elevated position: to climb up to the top of a ladder.
versed β of, relating to, or written in verse: a verse play.
au courant β up-to-date, esp in knowledge of current affairs
au fait β If you are au fait with something, you are familiar with it and know about it.
familiar β well-acquainted; thoroughly conversant: to be familiar with a subject.
in the know β to perceive or understand as fact or truth; to apprehend clearly and with certainty: I know the situation fully.
into β to the inside of; in toward: He walked into the room. The train chugged into the station.
know what's what β to know how one thing or things in general work
on top of β the highest or loftiest point or part of anything; apex; summit. Synonyms: zenith, acme, peak, pinnacle, vertex. Antonyms: bottom, base, foot, lowest point.
reliable β that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.: reliable information.
up-to-date β (of persons, buildings, etc.) keeping up with the times, as in outlook, information, ideas, appearance, or style.
versant β a slope of a mountain or mountain chain.
well-read β having read extensively (sometimes followed by in): well-read in oceanography.
verb apprized
admire β If you admire someone or something, you like and respect them very much.
adore β If you adore someone, you feel great love and admiration for them.
appreciate β If you appreciate something, for example a piece of music or good food, you like it because you recognize its good qualities.
cultivate β If you cultivate land or crops, you prepare land and grow crops on it.
defend β If you defend someone or something, you take action in order to protect them.
harbor β a part of a body of water along the shore deep enough for anchoring a ship and so situated with respect to coastal features, whether natural or artificial, as to provide protection from winds, waves, and currents.
harbour β a part of a body of water along the shore deep enough for anchoring a ship and so situated with respect to coastal features, whether natural or artificial, as to provide protection from winds, waves, and currents.
honor β honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor.
honour β to hold in honor or high respect; revere: to honor one's parents.
love β a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.
preserve β to keep alive or in existence; make lasting: to preserve our liberties as free citizens.
revere β to regard with respect tinged with awe; venerate: The child revered her mother.
safeguard β something that serves as a protection or defense or that ensures safety.
treasure β wealth or riches stored or accumulated, especially in the form of precious metals, money, jewels, or plate.
worship β reverent honor and homage paid to God or a sacred personage, or to any object regarded as sacred.
apprize β to give notice to; inform; advise (often followed by of): to be apprised of the death of an old friend.
clasp β If you clasp someone or something, you hold them tightly in your hands or arms.
coddle β To coddle someone means to treat them too kindly or protect them too much.
comfort β If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
cosset β If someone is cosseted, everything possible is done for them and they are protected from anything unpleasant.
fancy β imagination or fantasy, especially as exercised in a capricious manner.
fondle β to handle or touch lovingly, affectionately, or tenderly; caress: to fondle a precious object; to fondle a child.
foster β to promote the growth or development of; further; encourage: to foster new ideas.
guard β to keep safe from harm or danger; protect; watch over: to guard the ruler.
hug β to clasp tightly in the arms, especially with affection; embrace.
