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Wordly Wise Lesson 5
Vocubulary Words and Definitions for SIS 8th Grade
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Willing to take risks;daring | Audacious |
| Showing disrespect or a lack of courtesy | Audacious |
| To seize, by force if necessary; to take possession of | Confiscate |
| Thorough; careful | Conscientious |
| Honest; principled | Conscientious |
| To give a picture of; to describe | Depict |
| To go on board a ship or airplane at the start of a voyage | Embark |
| To start out; to begin | Embark |
| A slight suspicion; a vague idea | Inkling |
| Showing little spirit or enthusiasm | Lackadaisical |
| Deliberate refusal to obey orders given by those in command, especially by sailors | Mutiny |
| To rebel openly against a commander | Mutiny |
| To steal repeatedly small amounts or things that are of little value | Pilfer |
| A plentiful supply; a great or generous amount | Profusion |
| Very careful; showing judgment and wisdom | Prudent |
| To cause continuing anger or irritation | Rankle |
| To criticize strongly; to reprimand | Rebuke |
| A sharp criticism | Rebuke |
| Calm and untroubled; peaceful | Serene |
| Untidy; carelessly done | Slovenly |