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15 Cards in this Set
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Willing to take risks; daring.
Showing disrespect or a lack of courtesy. |
Audacious
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To seize, by force if necessary; to take possession of.
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Confiscate
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Thorough, careful.
Honest, principled |
Conscientious
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To give a picture of; to describe.
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depict
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To go on board a ship or airplane at the start of a voyage.
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embark
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A slight suspicion; a vague idea.
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inkling
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Showing little spirit or enthusiasm
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lackadaisical
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Deliberate refusal to obey orders given by those in command, especially by sailors. To rebel openly against a commander.
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mutiny
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To steal repeatedly small amounts or things that are of little value.
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pilfer
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A plentiful supply; a great or generous amount. Given or occuring in generous amounts; abundant.
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profusion
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Very careful; showing judgment and wisdom.
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prudent
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To cause continuing anger or irritation.
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rankle
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To ctirize strongly; to reprimand. A sharp criticism.
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rebuke
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Calm and untroubled; peaceful.
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serene
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Untidy; carelessly done.
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slovenly
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