| A | B |
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| aquatic | adj. 1. Growing or living in or on water. 2. Done in or upon water. |
| assert, assertion, assertive | v. To say firmly; to declare. n. A firm statement or declaration. 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, blithely | adj. 1. Cheerful; carefree. 2. Not showing proper care; heedless. 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. |
