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Connor's Lesson 5
lesson 5 vocabulary
| word | definition |
|---|---|
| audacious | 1.willing to take risks, daring 2. showing disrespect or a lack of courtesy |
| confiscate | to seize by force if necessary |
| conscientious | 1.thorough, careful 2. honest, principled |
| depict | to give a picture of; to describe |
| embark | 1.to go on board a ship or airplane at the start of a voyage 2. to start out; to begin |
| inkling | a slight suspicion; a vague idea |
| lackadaisical | showing little spirit or enthusiasm |
| mutiny | n. deliberate refusal to obey orders given by those in command, especially by sailors v. to rebel openly against a commander |
| pilfer | to steal repeatedly small amount or things that are of little value |
| profusion | n. a plentiful supply adj. given or occurring in generous amounts; abundant |
| prudent | adj. very careful; showing judgement and wisdom |
| rankle | to cause continuing anger or irritation |
| rebuke | v. to criticize strongly; to reprimand n. a sharp criticism |
| serene | calm and untroubled; peaceful |
| slovenly | untidy; carelessly done. |