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WW words L10
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aquatic | 1: growing or living in or on water. 2: Done in or upon water |
| assert | 1: To say firmly: to declare 2: a firm statement or declaration 3: self-assured: bold and confident |
| avert | 1: to turn away 2: to keep form happening |
| bleak | 1: without much hope 2: cold and dreary: exposed to cold winds and bad weather |
| blithe | 1: cheerful: carefree 2: not showing proper care: heedless 3: in a carefree manner |
| docile | 1: well behaved: easy to handle |
| dwindle | 1: to continue becoming less; to grow smaller in number or amount |
| lethal | 1: causing, or capable of causing, death |
| monitor | 1: to watch closely and frequently: to observe and make note 2: a video screen used to display information. |
| mutilate | 1: to hurt or damage by cutting into, cutting off, or cutting out |
| nimble | 1: able to move quickly and easily 2: showing quickness of thinking; clever |
| plight | 1: a difficult or dangerous condition or situation |
| ponderous | 1: heavy and slow moving |
| verge | 1: an edge, border, or brink 2: to come close to the edge or border of |
| vigilant | 1: watchful; ready for danger |