Wordly Wise #5
Terms
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- inkling
- a slight suspicion; a vague idea
- rankle
- to cause continuing anger or irritation
- prudent
- very careful; showing judgement and wisdom
- depict
- to give a picture of; to describe
- serene
- calm and untroubled; peaceful
- pilfer
- to steal repeatedly small amounts or things that are of little value
- profuse
- given or occuring in generous amounts; abundant
- profusion
- a plentiful supply; a great or generous amount
- audacity
- willingness to take risks by showing excessive boldness
- slovenly
- untidy; carelessly done
- prudence
- the avoidance of risk; carefulness in what one says or does
- rebuke
- 1. to critize strongly; to reprimand 2. a sharp criticism
- serenity
- a calm and untrouble state
- conscientious
- 1. thorough; careful 2. honest; principled
- mutiny
- 1. deliberate refusal to obey orders given by those in command, especially sailors 2. to rebel openly against a commander
- embark
- 1. to go on board a ship or airplane at the start of a voyage 2. to start out; to begin
- audacious
- 1. willing to take risks; daring 2. showing disrespect or a lack of courtesy
- lackadaisical
- showing little spirit or enthusiasm
- confiscate
- to seize, by force if necessary; to take possession of