Vocab 8 #5

Question 1

prudent

Answer 1

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

Question 2

rankle

Answer 2

to cause a continuing anger or irritation

Question 3

confiscate

Answer 3

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

Question 4

rebuke

Answer 4

to criticize strongly; to reprimand. a sharp criticism

Question 5

profusion

Answer 5

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

Question 6

serene

Answer 6

calm and untroubled; peaceful. a calm and untroubled state

Question 7

slovenly

Answer 7

untidy; carelessly done

Question 8

pilfer

Answer 8

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

Question 9

mutiny

Answer 9

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

Question 10

depict

Answer 10

to give a picture of; to describe

Question 11

conscientious

Answer 11

thoughtful; careful. honest; principled

Question 12

embark

Answer 12

to go on board a ship or airplane at the start of a voyage.to start out; to begin

Question 13

inkling

Answer 13

a slight suspicion; a vague idea

Question 14

lackadaisical

Answer 14

showing little spirit or enthusiam

Question 15

audacious

Answer 15

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