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Lesson 5
Worldly Wise*plop*
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English
Not Applicable
11/14/2005

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Term
audacious - adj.
Definition
1. Willing to take risks

2. showing disrespect or lack of courtesy
Term
Confiscate - v
Definition
To seize, by fource if neccessary
Term
Conscientious - adj.
Definition
1. thorough: careful.

2. honest
Term
depict - v
Definition
to give a picture of.
Term
embark - v
Definition
1. to go on board a ship or airplane at the start of a voyage

2. to start out.
Term
inkling - n.
Definition
A slight suspicion.
Term
lackadaisical - adj.
Definition
Showing little spirit or enthusiasm
Term
muntiny - NOUN. - VERB.
Definition
!. deliberate refusal to obey orders given by those in command, especially by sailors

2. to rebel openly against a commander.
Term
pilfer - v.
Definition
to steal repeatedly small amounts or things of little value
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profusion - n.
Definition
A plentiful supply: a great or generous amount.
Term
Prudent - adj.
Definition
very careful; showing judgment and wisdom.
Term
rankle - v.
Definition
to cause continuing anger or irritation.
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rebuke - VERB. - NOUN.
Definition
V- to criticize strongly; to reprimand

N- A sharp criticism
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srene - adj.
Definition
calm and untroubled; peaceful.
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Slovenly - adj.
Definition
Untidy; carelessly done.
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