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