Vocabulary Unit 5

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Vocabulary Unit 5
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anecdote(an ec dote)

• Definition (n) a short account of an incident
  in someones life
• Most anecdotes are funny.

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consolidate(con sol i date)

• Definition (v) to combine, unite to make solid
  or firm
• It might be a good idea to consolidate your loans.

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counterfeit(coun ter feit)

• Definition (n) an imitation designed to
  deceive (adj) not genuine, fake (v) to make an
  illegal copy
• It can be very difficult to tell if you have a
  counterfeit bill.

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docile(doc ile)

• Definition (adj) easily taught, led or managed
  obedient
• Oreo, the dog, is a good pet because he is very
  docile.

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dominate(dom i nate)

• Definition (v) to rule over by strength or
  power, control to tower over
• She can dominate at table tennis.

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entreat(en treat)

• Definition (v) to beg, ask earnestly, implore
• I entreat you to stay.

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fallible(fal li ble)

• Definition (adj) capable of being wrong,
  mistaken or inaccurate
• Human beings are fallible.

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fickle(fick le)

• Definition (adj) liable to change very rapidly,
  inconsistent
• They say this dog is as fickle as the weather,
  but you would not guess it by looking at him.

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fugitive(fu gi tive)

• Definition (n) one who flees or runs away (adj)
  lasting a very short time wandering
• Richard Kimble starred in the series, The
  Fugitive.

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Grimy(gri my)

• Definition (adj) very dirty, covered with dirt
  or soot
• How did Mario get so grimy?

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iota( i o ta)

• Definition (n) a very small part or quantity
• There is not an iota of truth in your story.

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maul

• Definition (v) to beat or knock about (n) a
  heavy hammer
• The bear will soon maul the man.

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potential(po ten tial)

• Definition (adj) possible, able to happen (n)
  something that can develop or become reality
• Hard workers have great potential.

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radiant(ra di ant)

• Definition (adj) shining, bright, giving forth
  light or energy
• The radiant sun gave a warmth to the cold waters
  below.

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rural(rur al)

• Definition (adj) relating to farm areas and
  life in the country
• Some rural roads have very little traffic.

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substantial(sub stan tial)

• Definition (adj) large, important prosperous
• A substantial reward was offered for finding the
  missing horse.

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tactful(tact ful)

• Definition (adj) skilled in handling difficult
  situations or people polite
• The employee at the clinic was tactful with the
  clients.

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tamper(tam per)

• Definition (v) to interfere with to handle in
  a secret or improper way
• This bag is tamper proof for child safety.

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ultimate(ul ti mate)

• Definition (adj) last, final most important or
  extreme basic,
• They entered the ultimate Frisbee contest.

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uncertainty(un cer tain ty)

• Definition (n) doubt, the state of being unsure
• It was with uncertainty that he entered the maze.