wordly wise l5 Flashcards

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willing to take risk showing disrespect or lack of courtesy

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audacious`

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2
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to seise, by force if necessary; to take possession of

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confiscate

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3
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thorough;careful honest;principled

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conscientious

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4
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to give a picture of; to describe

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depict

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5
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to go on board a ship or airplane at the start of a voyage to start;to begin

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embark

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6
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showing little spirit or enthusiasm

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lackadaisical

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7
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deliberate refusal to obey orders given by those in command, especially by sailors to rebel openly against a commander

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mutiny

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8
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to steal repeatedly small amounts or things that are of little value

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pilfer

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9
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a plentiful supply ; a great or generous amount

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profusion

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10
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very careful; showing judgment and wisdom the avoidance of risk; carefulness in what one says or does.

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prundent

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11
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to cause continuing anger or irritation.

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rankle

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12
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to criticize strongly; to reprimand

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rebuke

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13
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calm and untroubled; peaceful serenity: a calm and untroubled state.

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serene

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14
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untidy; carelessly done.

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slovenly

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15
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a slight suspicion; a vague idea

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inkling

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