Vocabulary Unit 5

anecdote(an ec dote)

• Definition – (n) a short account of an incident in someone’s life

• Most anecdotes are funny.

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.

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.

docile(doc ile)

• Definition – (adj) easily taught, led or managed; obedient

• Oreo, the dog, is a good pet because he is very docile.

dominate(dom i nate)

• Definition – (v) to rule over by strength or power, control; to tower over

• She can dominate at table tennis.

entreat(en treat)

• Definition – (v) to beg, ask earnestly, implore

• I entreat you to stay.

fallible(fal li ble)

• Definition – (adj) capable of being wrong, mistaken or inaccurate

• Human beings are fallible.

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.

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”.

Grimy(gri my)

• Definition – (adj) very dirty, covered with dirt or soot

• How did Mario get so grimy?

iota( i o ta)

• Definition – (n) a very small part or quantity

• There is not an iota of truth in your story.

maul

• Definition – (v) to beat or knock about; (n) a heavy hammer

• The bear will soon maul the man.

potential(po ten tial)

• Definition – (adj) possible, able to happen; (n) something that can develop or become reality

• Hard workers have great potential.

radiant(ra di ant)

• Definition – (adj) shining, bright, giving forth light or energy

• The radiant sun gave a warmth to the cold waters below.

rural(rur al)

• Definition – (adj) relating to farm areas and life in the country

• Some rural roads have very little traffic.

substantial(sub stan tial)

• Definition – (adj) large, important; prosperous;

• A substantial reward was offered for finding the missing horse.

tactful(tact ful)

• Definition – (adj) skilled in handling difficult situations or people; polite

• The employee at the clinic was tactful with the clients.

tamper(tam per)

• Definition – (v) to interfere with; to handle in a secret or improper way

• This bag is tamper proof for child safety.

ultimate(ul ti mate)

• Definition – (adj) last, final; most important or extreme basic,

• They entered the ultimate Frisbee contest.

uncertainty(un cer tain ty)

• Definition – (n) doubt, the state of being unsure

• It was with uncertainty that he entered the maze.