Wordly Wise Lesson 10 Flashcards
1
Q
Growing or living in water
A
Aquatic
2
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To say firmly; to declare
A
Assert
3
Q
To turn away
A
Avert
4
Q
Without much hope
A
Bleak
5
Q
Cheerful;Carefree
A
Blithe
6
Q
Well behaved; easy to handle
A
Docile
7
Q
To continue becoming less; to grow smaller in number or amount
A
Dwindle
8
Q
Causing, or capable of causing, death
A
Lethal
9
Q
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, showing quickness of thinking; clever
A
Nimble
12
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A difficult or dangerous condition or situation
A
Plight
13
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Heavy and slow moving
A
Ponderous
14
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An edge, border, or brink
A
Verge
15
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Watchful; ready for danger
A
Vigilant
