8 • Lesson 5

Select the correct meaning of the word 'audacious'.

• bold

• timid

• modest

• cautious

The word 'confiscate' means ?

• To seize or take away, usually by legal authority

• To decorate or arrange

• To restrain or limit

• To confide or reveal

The word 'conscientious' means:

• careless

• irresponsible

• diligent

• lazy

What does the word 'depict' mean?

• To give a picture of; to describe

• To start a journey

• To show little spirit or enthusiasm

• A slight suspicion or vague idea.

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

• depict

• conceal

• ignore

• limit

What does the word 'embark' mean?

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

• To give a picture of; to describe

• Deliberate refusal to obey orders

• Showing little spirit or enthusiasm.

What does the word 'inkling' mean?

• A slight suspicion; a vague idea

• To start out; to begin

• Showing little spirit or enthusiasm

• Deliberate refusal to obey orders.

What does the word 'lackadaisical' mean?

• Showing little spirit or enthusiasm

• To give a picture of; to describe

• A slight suspicion; a vague idea

• To go on board a ship or airplane.

What does the word 'mutiny' mean?

• Deliberate refusal to obey orders given by those in command

• To start out; to begin

• To go on board a ship or airplane

• A slight suspicion; a vague idea.

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

• profusion

• prudent

• pilfer
• rankle