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Vocab B
Unit 5
1. Anecdote (n.)
• A short story
Ex: She wrote an anecdote about her weekend.
2. Consolidate (v.)
• To combine• To unite • To make stronger
Ex: Please consolidate all of your sentences into one paragraph.
3. Counterfeit (n.,v.,adj.)
• A fake• To make a copy• False
Ex: The man got in trouble for trying to pay with counterfeit money.
4. Docile (adj.)
• Easily taught• Obedient• Calm
Ex: The little lamb is very docile and calm.
5. Dominate (v.)
• To rule over• To control
Ex: Don’t dominate the conversation. Let other people talk too!!
6. Entreat (v.)
• To beg• To plead
Ex: The student entreated the teacher to give them extra credit.
7. Fallible (adj.)
• Mistaken• Incorrect• Inaccurate
Ex: Since no one is perfect, everyone is fallible, even Miss Mol.
8. Fickle (adj.)
• Inconsistent• Changes easily
Ex: The fickle girl is always changing her mind.
9. Fugitive (n.,adj.)
• Someone who runs away
• Lasting a short time• Difficult to understand
Ex: The prisoner broke out of jail and now he is a fugitive.
10. Grimy (adj.)
• Very dirty• Covered with dirt
Ex: Don’t touch the grimy floor.
11. Iota (n.)
• A very small amount
12. Maul (v.,n.)
• To beat• To be rough with• A heavy hammer
13. Potential (adj.,n.)
• Possible• Something that can happen, but has not
yet
14. Radiant (adj.)
• Shining• bright
15. Rural (adj.)
• Farm areas• Areas with few people
16. Substantial (adj.)
• Large• Important• Major
17. Tactful (adj.)
• Skilled in handling people• Polite
18. Tamper (v.)
• To interfere with• To fool around with
19. Ultimate (adj.)
• Last, final• Most important• Best
20. Uncertainty (n.)
• Doubt• Unsure• Not certain
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