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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 aquatic | (adj) Growing or living in or on water |
| aquatic | (adj) Done in or upon water |
| assert | (v) To say firmly, to declare |
| assertion | (n) A firm statement or declaration |
| assertive | (adj) Self-assured, bold and confident |
| avert | (v) To turn away |
| avert | (v) To keep from happening |
| bleak | (adj) WIthout much hope |
| bleak | (adj) Cold and dreary, exposed to cold winds and bad weather |
| blithe | (adj) cheerful, carefree |
| blithe | (adj) Not showing proper care, heedless |
| blithely | (adj) In a carefree manner |
| docile | (adj) Well behaved, easy to handle |
| dwindle | (v) To keep on becoming less, to grow smaller in number or amount |
| lethal | (adj) Causing, or capable of causing, death |
| monitor | (v) To watch closely and frequently, to observe and make note |
| monitor | (n) A video screen used to display information |
| mutilate | (v) To hurt or damage by cutting into, cutting off, or cutting out. |
| nimble | (adj.) Able to move quickly and easily. |
| nimble | (adj.) Showing quickness of thinking; clever |
| plight | (n) A difficult or dangerous condition or situation. |
| ponderous | (adj.) Heavy and slow moving. |
| verge | (n) An edge, border, or brink. |
| verge | (v) to come close to the edge or border of |
| vigilant | (adj) Watchful; ready for danger. |
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