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Wordly Wise 7, Ch.10

Danger: Manatees at Play

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aquatic adj. 1. growing or living in or on water 2. 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. 1. to turn away 2. to keep from happening
bleak adj. 1. without much hope 2. cold and dreary; exposed to cold winds and bad weather
blithe adj. 1. cheerful; carefree 2. not showing proper care; heedless
blithely adv. 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 n. a video screen used to display information
mutilate v. to hurt or damage by cutting into, cutting off, or cutting out
nimble adj. 1. able to move quickly and easily 2. 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 v. to come close to the edge or border of
vigilant adj. watchful; ready for danger
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