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Wordly Wise 8.5
Wordly Wise Book 8 Lesson 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| audacious | Willing to take risks; daring. Showing disrespect or a lack of courtesy. |
| confiscate | To seize, by force if necessary; to take possession of. |
| conscientious | Thorough, careful. Honest; principled. |
| depict | To give a picture of; to describe. |
| embark | To go onboard a shipor airplane at the start of a voyage. To start or begin. |
| inkling | A slight or suspicion; a vague idea. |
| lackadaisical | Showing little spirit or enthusiasm. |
| mutiny | Deliberate refusal to obey orders given by those in command especially by sailors. |
| pilfer | To steal repeatedly small amounts or things that are of little value. |
| profusion | A plentiful supply; a great or generous amount. |
| prudent | Very careful; showing judgement and wisdom. |
| rankle | To cause continuing anger or irritation. |
| rebuke | To critisize strongly; to reprimand. A sharp criticism |
| serene | calm and untroubled; peaceful. |
| slovenly | Untidy or carelessly done. |