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15 Cards in this Set
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audacious
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willing to take risks; daring
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confiscate
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to sieze, by force if necessary; to take possession of.
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conscientious
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thorough; careful
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depict
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to give a picture of; to describe
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embark
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to go on board a ship or airplane at the start of a voyage.
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inkling
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a slinght suspicion; a vague idea.
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lackadaisical
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shoing little spirit or enthusiasm.
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mutiny
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to rebel openly against a commander.
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pilfer
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to steal repeatedly small amounts or things that are of little value.
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profusion
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a plentiful supply; a great or generous amount.
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prudent
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very careful; showing judgemnt and wisdom.
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rankle
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to cause continuing anger or irritation.
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rebuke
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to criticize strongly.
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serene
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calm and untroubled; peaceful.
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slovenly
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untidy; carelessly done.
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