Wordly Wise Book 8 Set 5

Audacious

adj: Willing to take risks; daring

adj: Showing disrespect or lack of courtesy

Confiscate

verb: To seize, by force if necessary; to take possession of

Conscientious

adj: Thorough; careful

adj: Honest; principled

Depict

verb: To give a picture of; to describe

Embark

verb: To go on board a ship or airplane at the start of a voyage.

verb: To start out; to begin.

Inkling

noun: A slight suspicion; a vague idea

Lackadaisical

adj: Showing little spirit or enthusiasm

Mutiny

noun: Deliberate refusal to obey orders given by those in command, especially by sailors.

verb: To rebel openly against a commander

Pilfer

verb: To steal repeatedly small amounts or things that are of little value.

Profusion

noun: A plentiful supply; a great or generous amount

Prudent

adj: Very careful; showing judgment and wisdom

Rankle

verb: To cause continuing anger or irritation

Rebuke

verb: To criticize strongly; to reprimand

noun: A sharp criticism

Serene

adj: Calm and untroubled; peaceful

Slovenly

adj: Untidy; carelessly done