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Wordly Wise Book 4 Lesson 10
Vocabulary
15
Language - English
6th Grade
05/10/2006

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Term
Aquatic
Definition
adj. 1. Growing or living in or on water.

2. Done in or upon water.
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Assert
Definition
v. To say firmly; to declare.

Assertion

Assertive
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Avert
Definition
v. 1. To turn away.

2. To keep from happening.
Term
Bleak
Definition
adj. 1. Without much hope

2. Cold and dreary; exposed to cold winds and bad weather.
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Blithe
Definition
adj. 1. Cheerful; carefree.

2. Not showing proper care; heedless

Blithely
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Docile
Definition
adj. Well behaved; easy to handle.
Term
Dwindle
Definition
v. To keep on becoming less; to grow smaller in number or amount.
Term
Lethal
Definition
adj. Causing, or capable of causing, death.
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Monitor
Definition
v. To watch closely and frequently; to observe and make note.

n. A video screen used to display information.
Term
Mutilate
Definition
v. To hurt or damage by cutting into, cutting off, or cutting out.
Term
Nimble
Definition
adj. Able to move quickly and easily.

2. Showing quickness of thinking; clever.
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Plight
Definition
n. A difficult or dangerous situation.
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Ponderous
Definition
adj. Heavy and slow-moving.
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Verge
Definition
n. An edge, border, or brink.

v. To come close to the edge or border of.
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Vigilant
Definition
adj. Watchful; ready for danger.
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