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16 Cards in this Set
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audacious
adj. |
1. willing to take risks; daring
2.showing disrespect or lack of courtesy v. |
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confiscate
v. |
to seize by force, if necessary; to take possession of
v. |
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conscientious
adj. |
thorough; careful
adj. |
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depict
v. |
to give a picture of; to describe
v. |
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embark
v. |
1. to go on board a ship or airplane at the start of a voyage
2. to start out; to begin v. |
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inkling
n. |
a slight suspicion; a vague idea
n. |
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lackadaisical
adj. |
showing little spirit or enthusiasm
adj. |
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mutiny
v. |
to rebel openly against a commander
v. |
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pilfer
v. |
to steal repeatedly small amounts or things that are of little value
v. |
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profusion
n. |
a plentiful supply; a great or generous amount.
n. |
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profuse
adj. |
giving or occurring in generous amounts; aboundant
adj. |
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prudent
adj. |
very careful; showing judgment and wisdom
adj. |
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rankle
v. |
to cause continuing anger or irritation
v. |
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rebuke
v. |
to criticize strongly; to reprimand
v. |
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serene
adj. |
calm and untroubled; peaceful.
adj. |
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slovenly
adj. |
untidy; carelessly done
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