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Lesson 10 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Aquatic | Growing or living in or on water. Done in or upon water. |
| Assert | To say firmly; to declare. |
| Avert | To turn away. |
| Bleak | Without much hope. Cold and dreary; exposed to cold winds and bad weather. |
| Blithe | Cheerful; carefree. Not showing proper care; heedless. |
| Docile | Well behaved; easy to handle. |
| Dwindle | To continue becoming less; to grow smaller in number or amount. |
| Lethal | Causing, or capable of causing death. |
| Monitor | To watch closely and frequently; to observe and make note. A video screen used to display information. |
| Mutilate | To hurt or damage by cutting into, cutting off, or cutting out. |
| Nimble | Able to move quickly and easily. Showing quickness of thinking; clever. |
| Plight | A difficult or dangerous condition or situation. |
| Ponderous | Heavy and slow moving. |
| Verge | An edge, border, or brink. To come close to the edge or border of. |
| Vigilant | Watchful; ready for danger. |