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I am aware, however, that the Greek word epilusis, which has been translated interpretation, means rather impetus_, impulse_; and therefore that the clear meaning is that no writer of the Scripture wrote according to his own mind or thoughts, but entirely as he was moved or impelled by the Holy Spirit.

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  1. adjective Having knowledge or cognizance: aware of the difference between the two versions; became aware of faint sound.
  2. adjective Archaic Vigilant; watchful.
  3. Syntax Note
    Synonyms: aware, cognizant, conscious, sensible, awake, alert, watchful, vigilant
    These adjectives mean mindful or heedful: Aware implies knowledge gained through one's own perceptions or by means of information: Are you aware of your opponent's hostility? I am aware that the legislation passed.
    Cognizant is a formal equivalent of aware: "Our research indicates that the nation's youth are cognizant of the law” (Jerry D. Jennings).
    Conscious emphasizes the recognition of something sensed or felt: "an importance . . . of which even Americans are barely conscious” (William Stanley Jevons).
    Sensible implies knowledge gained through intuition or intellectual perception: "I am sensible that the mention of such a circumstance may appear trifling” (Henry Hallam).
    To be awake is to have full consciousness of something: "as much awake to the novelty of attention in that quarter as Elizabeth herself” (Jane Austen).
    Alert stresses quickness to recognize and respond: I remained alert to career opportunities.
    Watchful and vigilant imply looking out for what is dangerous or potentially so: The watchful parents protected their toddler. The ranger kept a vigilant eye out for forest fires.

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  • But I am more self-aware, and that makes me a better person, 'he says. —  Home | Mail Online
  • It's time zone-aware, and you can even customize the URL that gets sent to invitees. —  BNET Articles
  • I am aware, however, that the Greek word epilusis, which has been translated interpretation, means rather impetus_, impulse_; and therefore that the clear meaning is that no writer of the Scripture wrote according to his own mind or thoughts, but entirely as he was moved or impelled by the Holy Spirit. —  The Last Look A Tale of the Spanish Inquisition
  • The priest also addressed them in Irish, aware, as he was, that one sentence in that language, especially from a person in a superior rank of life, carries more weight than a whole oration in the language of the Sassenagh. —  Willy Reilly The Works of William Carleton, Volume One
  • "Aware of his marvellous talent for imitating any writing he pleased--aware, also, that I could entirely rely upon him, I resolved to call in his aid Imprudent woman! —  The Star-Chamber, Volume 1 An Historical Romance
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Etymologies (2)

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  1. Middle English, variant of iwar, from Old English gewær; see wer-3 in Indo-European roots.

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  1. from Middle English aware, iwar, iware, ywar, from Anglo-Saxon gewar (=Old High German giwar, Middle High German gewar, German gewahr), from ge- + wær, wary, cautious: see a-, ge-, and ware.
 

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