Wordly Wise Lesson 10
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Aquatic | Adj:1: Growing or living in or on water. 2. Done in or upon water. |
| Assert (Asserted (verb) Assertion (noun) Assertive (Adjective)) | V: To say firmly; to declare. N: A firm statement or declaration. Adj: Self-assured; bold and confident. |
| Avert (Averted (verb)) | V:1: To turn away. 2: To keep from happening. |
| Bleak | Adj:1: Without much hope. 2. Cold and dreary; exposed to cold winds and bad weather. |
| Blithe (blithely(adverb)) | Adj:1: Cheerful;carefree. 2: Not showing proper care; heedless. Adv: In a carefree manner. |
| Docile | Adj: Well behaved; easy to handle. |
| Dwindle (dwindled (verb)) | V: To keep on becoming less; to grow smaller in number or ammount. |
| Lethal | Adj: Causing, or capable of causing death. |
| Monitor | V: To watch closely and frequently; to observe and take note. N: A videoscreen used to display information. |
| Mutilate | V: To hurt or damage by cutting into, cutting off, or cutting out. |
| Nimble | Adj:1: Able to move quickly and easily. 2: Showing quickness of thinking; clever. |
| Plight | N: A difficult or dangerous condition or situation. |
| Ponderous | Adj: Heavy and slow moving. |
| Verge (Verges (verb)) | N: An edge,border, or brink. V: To come close to the edge or border of. |
| Vigilant | Adj: Watchful; ready for danger. |
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