Wordly Wise Book 8 Lesson 5
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flashcardcreator1 on November 2, 2010
Subjects:
mhms, language arts, language arts vocabulary
Description:
ww5
Classes:
Yuuxa, MHMS, Gummybears, All Things Related To School, MHMS Class of 2011
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15 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Audacious | 1. Willing to take risks;daring. 2. Showing disrespect or a lack of courtesy. |
| Confiscate | To seize, by forces if necessary; to take possession of. |
| 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 | 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 judgment and wisdom. |
| Rankle | To cause continuing anger or irritation. |
| Rebuke | To criticize strongly; to reprimand. A sharp criticism. |
| Serene | Calm and untroubled; peaceful. |
| Slovenly | Untidy; carelessly done. |
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