| A | B |
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| aquatic | (adj.) 1. Growing or living in or on water. |
| assert | (v.) To say firmly; to declare. |
| 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 | (adj.) 1. Cheerful; carefree. 2. Not showing proper care; heedless. |
| 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. |
