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15 Cards in this Set
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audacious
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adj. 1. Willing to take risks; daring
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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
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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 of 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.
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pilfer
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v. To steal repeatedly small amounts of things that are of little value.
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profusion
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n. A plentiful supply; a great or generous amount;
abundant |
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prudent
prudence |
adj. Very careful; showing judgment 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 criticize strongly; to reprimand
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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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