wordly wise lesson 10
Terms
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- assert
- to say firmly, to declare
- bleak
- without much hope, cold and dreary, exposed to cold winds and bad weather
- ponderous
- heavy and slow moving
- nimble
- able to move quickly and easily, showing quickness of thinking, clever
- avert
- to turn away, to keep from happening
- aquatic
- growing or living in or on water, done in or upon water
- dwindle
- to keep on becoming less, to grow smaller in number or amount
- mutilate
- to hurt or damage by cutting into, cutting off, or cutting out
- blithe
- cheerful, carefree, not showing proper care, heedless
- plight
- a difficult or dangerous condition or situation
- lethal
- causing, or capable of causing death
- verge
- an edge, border, or brink, to come close to the edge or boarder of
- vigilant
- watchful, ready for danger
- docile
- well behaved, easy to handle
- monitor
- to watch closey and frequently, to observe and make note