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15 Cards in this Set
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Aquatic |
adj. 1. Growing or living in or on water 2. Done in or upon water |
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Assert |
v. To say firmly; to declare |
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Avert |
v. 1. To turn away 2. To keep from happening |
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Bleak |
adj. 1. Without much hope 2. Cold and dreary; exposed to cold winds and bad weather |
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Blithe |
adj. 1. Cheerful; carefree 2. Not showing proper care; heedless |
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Docile |
adj. Well behaved; easy to handle |
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Dwindle |
v. To keep on becoming less; to grow smaller in number or amount |
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Lethal |
adj. Causing, or capable of causing, death |
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Monitor |
v. To watch closely and frequently; to observe and make note n. A video screen used to display information |
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Mutilate |
v. To hurt or damage by cutting into, cutting off, or cutting out |
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Nimble |
adj. 1. Able to move quickly and easily 2. Showing quickness of thinking; clever |
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Plight |
n. A difficult or dangerous condition or situation |
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Ponderous |
adj. Heavy and slow moving |
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Verge |
n. An edge, border, or brink v. To come close to the edge or border of |
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Vigilant |
adj. Watchful; ready for danger |
