Wordly Wise 8.5
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audacious
(adj.) bold, adventurous, recklessly daring
lackadaisical
(adj.) lacking spirit or interest, halfhearted
slovenly
(adj.) untidy, dirty, careless
inkling
(n.) a hint; a vague notion
rankle
(v.) to cause anger, irritation, or bitterness (with the suggestion that the pain grows worse with time)
embark
(v.) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest
confiscate
(v.) to seize by authority; to take and keep
profusion
A plentiful supply; a great or generous amount.
mutiny
Open rebellion against authority
depict
To give a picture of; to describe
serene
calm and peaceful
prudent
careful, cautious
conscientious
careful; thoughtful
rebuke
to criticize or reprimand sharply.
pilfer
to steal in small quantities
