Lesson 5

Question 0

Confiscate

Verb

Answer 0

To seize, by force if necessary; to take possession of

Question 1

Audacious
1&2 adjective
3 noun

Answer 1

1 willing to take risks; daring
2 showing disrespect or a lack of courtesy
3 willingness to take risks by showing excessive boldness

Question 2

Conscientious

adjective

Answer 2

1 thorough; careful

2 honest; principled

Question 3

Depict

Verb

Answer 3

To give a picture of; to describe

Question 4

Embark

Verb

Answer 4

1 to go on board a ship or airplane at the start of a voyage

2 to start out; to begin

Question 5

Inkling

Noun

Answer 5

A slight suspicion; a vague idea

Question 6

Lackadaisical

Adjective

Answer 6

Showing little spirit or enthusiasm

Question 7

Mutiny
1 noun
2 verb

Answer 7

1 deliberate refusal to obey orders given by those in command, especially by sailors
2 to rebel openly against a commander

Question 8

Pilfer

Verb

Answer 8

To steal repeatedly small amounts or things that are of little value

Question 9

Profusion
1 noun
2 adjective

Answer 9

1 A plentiful supply; a great or generous amount

2 give or occurring in generous amounts; abundant

Question 10

Prudent
1 adjective
2 noun

Answer 10

1 very careful; showing judgment and wisdom

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

Question 11

Rankle

Verb

Answer 11

To cause continuing anger or irritation

Question 12

Rebuke
1 verb
2 noun

Answer 12

1 to criticize strongly; to reprimand

2 A sharp criticism

Question 13

Serene
1 adjective
2 noun

Answer 13

1 calm and untroubled; peaceful

2 a calm and untroubled state

Question 14

Slovenly

Adjective

Answer 14

Untidy; carelessly done