Living (5)
'living' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for alive that I've seen before include "Functioning" , "Animated, on the ball" , "Quick - breathing" , "Still kicking, say" , "Teeming (with)" .)
'living' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for animate that I've seen before include "Give life or movement to, as with a cartoon" , "Liven up" , "Inspire" , "Fire" , "get lively" .)
(Other definitions for wage that I've seen before include "Engage in - pay" , "Earnings - carry on" , "Engage in (war?)" , "Regular pay" , "Carry on - remuneration" .)