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vocab unit 5

TermDefinition
anecdote n. a short account of an incident in someones life
counterfeit n. a imitation designed to deceive
counterfeit v. to make an illegal copy
counterfeit adj. not genuine; fake
dominate v. to rule over by strength or power; control; to tower over; command due to height
fallible adj. capable of being wrong, mistaken, inaccurate
grimy adj. very dirty, covered with dirt
maul v. to beat or knock about, to mangle or handle roughly
radiant adj. shining, bright; giving off light or energy
substantial adj. large, important, major, significant; prosperous, not imaginary, material
tactful adj. skilled in handling difficult situations or people, polite
uncertainty n. doubt, the state of being unsure
consolidate v. to combine; unite; to make solid or firm
docile adj. easily taught, led, or managed; obedient
entreat v. to beg, implore, ask earnestly
fickle adj. liable to change very rapidly, erratic; marked by a lack of constancy or steadiness, inconsistent
fugitive n. one who flees or runs away
fugitive adj. fleeting, lasting a very short time; wandering; difficult to grasp
iota n. a very small part or quantity
potential adj. possible, able to happen; something that cna develop or become a reality
rural adj. relating to farm areas and life in the country
tamper v. to interfere with; to meddle rashly or foolishly with; to handle in a secret and improper way
ultimate adj. last, final; most important or extreme; eventual; basic, fundamental
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