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BMS Lesson 5 Vocabulary
Wordly Wise Book 8
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English
8th Grade
09/12/2011

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audacious
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adj. 1. Willing to take risks; daring
2.showing disrespect or a lack of courtesy
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confiscate
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v. To seize by force if necessary; to take possession of
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conscientious
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adj. 1. Thorough; careful
2. honest; principled
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depict
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v. To give a picture of; to describe.
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embark
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v. 1. To go on board a ship or airplane at the start fo a voyage.
2. To start out; to begin.
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inkling
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n. A slight suspicion; a vague idea.
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lackadaisical
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adj. Showing little spirit or enthusiasm
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mutiny
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n. Deliberate refusal to obey orders given by those in command, especially by sailors.
v. To rebel openly against a commander.
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pilfer
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v. To steal repeatedly small amount or things that are of little value.
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profusion
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n. A plentiful supplyl a great or generous amount.
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prudent
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adj. Very careful; showing judgement and wisdom
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rankle
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v. To cause continuing anger or irritation.
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rebuke
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v. To cause continuing anger or irritation.
n. A very sharp criticism
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serene
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adj.Calm and untroubled; peaceful
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slovenly
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adj. Untidy; carelessly done.
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