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15 Cards in this Set
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aquatic
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Growing or living in or on water.
Done in or upon water. |
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assert
assertion assertive |
To say firmly; to declare.
A firm statement or declaration. Self-assured; bold and confident. |
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avert
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To turn away.
To keep from happening. |
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bleak
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Without much hope.
Cold and dreary; exposed to cold winds and bad weather. |
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blithe
blithely |
Cheerful; carefree.
Not showing proper care; heedless. In a carefree manner. |
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docile
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Well behaved; easy to handle.
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dwindle
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To keep on becoming less; to grow smaller in number or amount.
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lethal
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Causing, or capable of causing, death.
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monitor
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To watch closely and frequently; to observe and make note.
A video screen used to display information. |
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mutilate
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To hurt or damage bu cutting into, cutting off, or cutting out.
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nimble
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Able to move quickly and easily.
Showing quickness of thinking; clever. |
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plight
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A difficult or dangerous condition or situation.
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ponderous
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Heavy and slow moving.
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verge
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An edge, border, or bringk.
To come close to the edge or border of. |
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vigilant
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Watchful; ready for danger.
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