8 • Lesson 5 Word List

What is the meaning of the word 'audacious'?

• Willing to take risks; daring

• To seize by force

• Thorough; careful

• To give a picture of; to describe

Fill in the blank: Ms. Martinez _______ my phone and told me I could have it back when class was over.

• confiscated

• returned

• ignored

• lost

What does the word 'conscientious' mean?

• Thorough; careful

• To start out; to begin

• To give a picture of; to describe

• Willing to take risks; daring

Fill in the blank: These seafaring novels _______ life aboard a navy sailing ship with great accuracy.

• depict

• ignore

• misrepresent

• overlook

What is the meaning of the word 'embark'?

• To go on board a ship or airplane at the start of a voyage

• To seize by force

• Honest; principled

• Showing disrespect

What is the meaning of the word 'inkling'?

• A slight knowledge or suspicion

• A type of ink

• A small pen

• A drawing technique

What does 'lackadaisical' mean?

• Energetic and enthusiastic

• Lazy and unenthusiastic

• Confused and disoriented

• Happy and content

The word 'mutiny' is defined as:

• a rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers

• a peaceful agreement between two parties

• a type of musical composition

• a form of government

The definition of 'pilfer' is:

• to steal in small quantities

• to give generously

• to speak loudly

• to run quickly

The meaning of 'profusion' is:

• abundance

• scarcity

• simplicity

• complexity