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