Lesson 5 ELA Vcabulary words. Audacious,confiscate,etc.

profusion

A plentiful supply; a great or generous amount.

rankle

To cause continuing anger or irritation

depict

To give a picture of; to describe

embark

To go on board a ship or airplane at the start of a voyage. To start out or begin

confiscate

To seize, by force if necessary; to take possession of

prudent

Very careful; showing judgment and wisdom. The avoidance of in what one says or does

inkling

a slight suspicion; a vague idea

audacious/audacity

adj. 1. Willing to take risks; daring. 2. Showing disrespect or a lack of courtesy. n. Willingness to take risks by showing excessive boldness.

serene

calm and untroubled; peaceful

mutiny

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

lackadaisical

showing little spirit or enthusiasm

conscientious

thorough; careful. honest; principled

rebuke

to criticize sharply

pilfer

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

slovenly

untidy; carelessly done