| Term | Definition |
|---|
| audacious | adj. Willing to take risks; daring. |
| confiscate | v. To seize, by force if necessary; to take possession of. |
| conscientious | adj. Thorough; careful. |
| depict | v. To give a picture of; to describe. |
| embark | v. To go on board a ship or airplane at the start of a voyage. |
| inkling | n. A slight suspicion; a vague idea. |
| lackadaisical | adj. Showing little spirit or enthusiasm. |
| mutiny | n. Deliberate refusal to obey orders given by those in command, especially by sailors. |
| pilfer | v. To steal repeatedly small amounts or things that are of little value. |
| profusion | n. A plentiful supply; a great or generous amount. |
| prudent | adj. Very careful; showing judgment and wisdom. |
| rankle | v. To cause continuing anger or irritation. |
| rebuke | v. To criticize strongly; to reprimand. |
| serene | adj. Calm and untroubled; peaceful. |
| slovenly | adj. Untidy; carelessly done. |
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