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Wordly Wise- Lesson Five
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English
6th Grade
11/29/2009

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Term
audacious-ADJ.
Definition
willing to take risks; daring
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audacious-ADJ.
Definition
showing disrespect or a lack or courtesy
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audacity- NOUN
Definition
Willingness to take risks by showing excessive boldness.
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confiscate-VERB
Definition
To seize, by force if necessary; to take possession of.
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conscientious-ADJ.
Definition
thorough; careful
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conscientious-ADJ.
Definition
Honest; Principled
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depict-VERB
Definition
To give a picture of; to describe
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embark-VERB
Definition
To go on board a ship or airplane at the start of a voyage
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embark-ADJ.
Definition
to start out; to begin
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inkling-NOUN
Definition
a slight suspicion; a vague idea.
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lackadaisical-ADJ.
Definition
showing little spirit or enthusiasm.
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mutiny-NOUN
Definition
deliberate refusal to obey orders given by those in command, especially by sailors
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mutiny-VERB
Definition
to rebel openely against a commander
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pilfer-VERB
Definition
to steal repeatedly small amounts or things that are of little value.
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profusion-NOUN
Definition
a plentiful supply; a great or generous amount.
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profuse-ADJ.
Definition
given or occurring in generous amounts; abundant.
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prudent-ADJ.
Definition
very careful; showing judgement and wisdom.
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prudence- NOUN
Definition
the avoidance of risk; carefulness in what one says or does
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rankle-VERB
Definition
to cause continuing anger or irritation.
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rebuke- VERB
Definition
to criticize strongly; to reprimand
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rebuke-NOUN
Definition
a sharp criticism.
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serene-ADJ.
Definition
calm and untroubled; peaceful
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serenity-NOUN
Definition
a calm and untroubled state.
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