vocab b unit 5. 1. anecdote (n.) a short story ex: she wrote an anecdote about her weekend

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