unit 10 Flashcards
1
Q
growing or living in or on water.
A
aquatic
2
Q
to say firmly, or to declare confidently.
A
assert
3
Q
to turn away or to keep from happening
A
avert
4
Q
bad weather and without much hope.
A
bleak
5
Q
cheerful or carefree.
A
blithe
6
Q
well behaved and easy to handle.
A
docile
7
Q
To grow smaller continuosly.
A
dwindle
8
Q
causing or capable of causing death.
A
lethal
9
Q
A video screen used to display information or to watch closely and frequently, to observe and make note.
A
monitor
10
Q
To hurt or damage by cutting into, cutting off, or cutting out.
A
mutilate
11
Q
Able to move quickly and easily.
A
nimble
12
Q
A difficult or dangerous condition or situation.
A
plight
13
Q
Heavy and slow moving.
A
ponderous
14
Q
An edge border or brink and to come close to it.
A
verge
15
Q
Watchful and ready for danger.
A
vigilant
