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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.
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.