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Unit 5 Vocabulary

March

Anecdote (N)

The governor told a humorous anecdote about her first day in office.

Definition: a short account of an incident in someone’s life Syn: tale, sketch

Consolidate (V)

The generals agreed to consolidate their forces for the invasion.

Definition: to combine, unite; to make solid or firm Syn: strengthen, firm up, merge Ant: scatter, dispense

Counterfeit (N, ADJ, V)

The painting was a counterfeit of Gainborough’s Blue Boy.The forger was selling counterfeit postage stamps to his friends and neighbors. It is a crime to counterfeit money.

Definitions: (N): an imitation designed to deceive(ADJ): not genuine, fake (V): to make an illegal copy Syn: (adj): false, phony, bogus Ant: (adj): genuine, real, authentic

Docile (ADJ)

She was a docile child, eager to learn and to please.

Definition: easily taught, led, or managed; obedient Syn: manageable, teachable, pliantAnt: unruly, wayward, intractable, disobedient

Dominate (V)

History shows that powerful nations tend to dominate weaker ones.

Definition: to rule over by strength or power, control, to tower over, command due to height Syn: govern, overlook

Entreat (V)

The dog’s eyes seemed to entreat me for an extra helping of dinner.

Definition: to beg, implore, ask earnestly Syn: plead; appeal to Ant: clamor for

Fallible (ADJ)

The researchers fallible methods led to faulty conclusions.

Definition: capable of being wrong, mistaken, or inaccurate Syn: errant, flawedAnt: foolproof, unfailing, flawless

Fickle (ADJ)

My aunt’s interests change with the weather, showing she is a truly fickle person.

Definition: liable to change very rapidly, erratic; marked by a lack of constancy or steadiness, inconsistent Syn: inconstant, faithless Ant: constant, steady

Fugitive (N, ADJ)

That thief is a fugitive from justice. Mr. and Mrs. Hirsch had a few fugitive moments together before Mrs. Hirsch boarded the train.

Definition: (N): one who flees or runs away(ADJ): fleeting, lasting a very short time; wandering; difficult to grasp Syn: (N): deserter; (ADJ): elusive Ant: (ADJ): lasting, enduring, permanent

Grimy (ADJ)

The miners emerged from the pits with grimy hands and faces.

Definition: very dirty, covered with dirt or soot Syn: filthy, sooty, soiled, dirt-encrusted Ant: spotless, spick-and-span, immaculate

Iota (N)

The employer had not an iota of proof, but he blamed the new clerk for the theft anyway.

Definition: a very small part or quantity Syn: speck, dab, jot, bit, smidgen Ant: flood, deluge, avalanche, glut

Maul (V, N)

The tiger was about to maul its victim when the zookeeper stepped between them.

Definition: (V): to beat or knock about, handle roughly; to mangle (N): a heavy hammer Syn: (V): manhandle, batter

Potential (ADJ, N)

Hurricanes are a potential threat to this area. They were a football team with potential.

Definition: (ADJ): possible, able to happen; (N): something that can develop or become a reality Syn: (N): possibility, capability Ant: (ADJ): actual, real, unlikely, impossible

Radiant (ADJ)

A model needs to have a radiant smile in order to advertise toothpaste.

Definition: shining, bright; giving forth light or energy Syn: glowing, brilliant, dazzling, resplendent Ant: dull, tarnished, lackluster

Rural (ADJ)

They settled in a rural community that was miles away from the nearest large city.

Definition: relating to farm areas and life in the countrySyn: countrified, pastoral Ant: metropolitan, citified

Substantial (ADJ)

Expecting a substantial raise in salary, the employee put down a payment on a new car.

Definition: large, important; major, significant; prosperous; not imaginary, material Syn: considerable, tangible, big Ant: minor, insignificant, negligible

Tactful (ADJ)

A tactful approach is usually the wisest one to take with coworkers.

Definition: skilled in handling difficult situations or people, polite Syn: skillful, discreet Ant: clumsy, indiscreet

Tamper (V)

Please don’t tamper with our baggage.

Definition: to interfere with; to handle in a secret and improper waySyn: monkey with, fool with, mess with

Ultimate (ADJ)

California is our ultimate destination on this cross-country trip.

Definition: last, final; most important or extreme; eventual, basic, fundamental Syn: farthest, furthest, terminal Ant: first, initial, most immediate, nearest

Uncertainty (N)

Uncertainty about the future was the immigrant’s greatest concern.

Definition: doubt, the state of being unsure Syn: doubtfulness, unsureness Ant: sureness, certainty, confidence