5 Written Questions

1. v. v. To hurt or damage by cutting into, cutting off, or cutting out.
2. adj. 1. Growing or living in or on water. 2. Done in or upon water.
3. v. To keep on becoming less; to grow smaller in number or amount.
4. adj. Heavy and slow moving.
5. adj. Causing, or capable of causing, death.

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. v. 1. To turn away. 2. To keep from happening.
   1. assert
   2. verge
   3. bleak
   4. avert
2. n. An edge, border, or brink. v. To come close to the edge or border of.
   1. assert
   2. avert
   3. lethal
   4. verge
3. n. A difficult or dangerous condition or situation.
   1. blithe
   2. assert
   3. plight
   4. verge
4. adj. 1. Cheerful; carefree. 2. Not showing proper care; heedless. BLITHELY adv. In a carefree manner.
   1. plight
   2. lethal
   3. bleak
   4. blithe
5. adj. 1. Without much hope. 2. Cold and dreary; exposed to cold winds and bad weather.
   1. bleak
   2. avert
   3. blithe
   4. lethal

5 True/False Questions

1. assert → v. To say firmly; to declare. ASSERTION n. A firm statement or declaration. ASSERTIVE adj. Self-assured; bold and confident.

   True        False

2. docile → adj. 1. Able to move quickly and easily. 2. Showing quickness of thinking; clever.

   True        False

3. nimble → adj. Well behaved; easy to handle.

   True        False

4. monitor → v. To watch closely and frequently; to observe and make note. n. A video screen used to display information.

   True        False

5. vigilant → v. v. To hurt or damage by cutting into, cutting off, or cutting out.

   True        False