Unit 10

Question 1

Growing or living in or on water

Answer 1

aquatic

Question 2

Done in or upon water

Answer 2

aquatic

Question 3

To say firmly; to declare

Answer 3

assert

Question 4

To turn away

Answer 4

avert

Question 5

To keep from happening

Answer 5

avert

Question 6

Without much hope

Answer 6

bleak

Question 7

Cold and dreary; exposed to cold winds and bad wheather

Answer 7

bleak

Question 8

Cheerful; carefree

Answer 8

blithe

Question 9

Not showing proper care; heedless

Answer 9

blithe

Question 10

Well behaved; easy to handle

Answer 10

docile

Question 11

To continue becoming less; to grow smaller in number or amount

Answer 11

dwindle

Question 12

Causing, or capable of causing death

Answer 12

lethal

Question 13

To watch closely and frequently; to observe and make note

Answer 13

monitor

Question 14

A video screen used to display information

Answer 14

monitor

Question 15

To hurt or damage by cutting into, cutting off, or cutting out

Answer 15

mutilate

Question 16

Able to move quickly and easily

Answer 16

nimble

Question 17

Showing quickness of thinking; clever

Answer 17

nimble

Question 18

A difficult or dangerous condition or situation.

Answer 18

plight

Question 19

Heavy and slow moving

Answer 19

ponderous

Question 20

An edge, border, or brink

Answer 20

verge

Question 21

Watchful; ready for danger

Answer 21

vigilant