lesson 5

Question 1

inkling

Answer 1

a slight suspicion; a vague idea

Question 2

prudent

Answer 2

very careful; showing judgement and wisdom. the avoidance of risk; carefulness in what one says or does

Question 3

mutiny

Answer 3

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

Question 4

confiscate

Answer 4

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

Question 5

conscientious

Answer 5

thorough; careful. honest; principled

Question 6

lackadaisical

Answer 6

showing little spirit or enthusiasm

Question 7

embark

Answer 7

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

Question 8

profusion

Answer 8

a plentiful supply; a great or generous amount. given or occurring in generous amounts; abundant

Question 9

depict

Answer 9

to give a picture of; to describe

Question 10

rankle

Answer 10

to cause continuing anger or irritation

Question 11

audacious

Answer 11

willing to take risks; daring, showing disrespect or lack of courtesy

Question 12

slovenly

Answer 12

untidy; carelessly done

Question 13

serene

Answer 13

calm and untroubled; peaceful

Question 14

pilfer

Answer 14

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

Question 15

rebuke

Answer 15

to criticize strongly; to reprimand