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8th Grade
04/08/2015

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Term
audacious
Definition

adj. 1. willing to take tisks; daring

2. showing disrespector a lack

of courtesy

Term
confiscate
Definition
v. To seize, by force if necessary; to take possesion of
Term
conscientious
Definition

adj. 1. through; careful

2. Honest; prinipled

Term
depict
Definition
v. To give a picture of; to describe
Term
embark
Definition

v. 1. to go on board a ship or aieplane at the start of a voyage

2. to go start out; to begin

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inkling
Definition
n. A slight suspicion; a vague idea
Term
lackadaisical
Definition
adj. Showing little spirit or entusiasm
Term
mutiny
Definition

n. Deliverate refusal to obey orders given by those in command, especially by sailiors

v. to revel openly against a commander

Term
pilfer
Definition
v. To steal repeatedly small amounts or things that are of little value
Term

profusion

profuse

Definition

n. a plentiful supply; a great or generous amount

adj. Given or occuring in generous amounts; abundant

Term

prudent

prudence

Definition

adj. Very careful; showing judgment and wisdom

n. The avoidance of risk; carefulness in what one says or does

Term
rankle
Definition
v. To cause continuing anger or irritation
Term
rebuke
Definition

v. To criticize strongly; to reprimand

n. A sharp criticism

Term

serene

serenity

Definition

adj. Calm nad untrouvled; peaceful

n. A calm and untroubled state

Term
slovenly
Definition
adj. Untidy; carelessly done
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