Vocabulary test #5

Question 1

Audacious

Answer 1

1) Willing to take risks; daring.
2) Showing disrespect or a lack of courtesy.

Question 2

Confiscate

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Conscientious

Answer 3

1) Through; careful.
2) Honest; principled.

Question 4

Depict

Answer 4

To give a picture of; to describe.

Question 5

Embark

Answer 5

1) To go on board a ship or airplane at the start of a voyage.
2) To start out; to begin.

Question 6

Inkling

Answer 6

A slight suspicion; a vaggue idea.

Question 7

Lackadaisical

Answer 7

Showing little spirit or enthusiasm.

Question 8

Mitiny

Answer 8

refuse to obey the orders of a person in authority.

Question 9

Pilfer

Answer 9

To steal repeatedly small amounts or things that are little value.

Question 10

Profusion

Answer 10

A plentiful supply; a great or generous amount.

Question 11

Prudent

Answer 11

Very careful; showing judgement and wisdom.

Question 12

Rankle

Answer 12

To cause continuing anger or irritation.

Question 13

Rebuke

Answer 13

To criticize strongly; to reprimand.

Question 14

Serene

Answer 14

Calm and untroubled; peaceful.

Question 15

Slovenly

Answer 15

Untidy; carelessly done.