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B. Ruskauff
Vocab words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anecdote | A short account of an incident in someone's life. Synonyms: Story, tale, sketch, vignette, narrative. Antonyms: Fact, data, long story. |
| Consolidate | Definition: To combine, unite; to make solid or firm. Synonyms: Strengthen, merge, firm up, unify. Antonyms: Scatter, disperse, separate, dissipate. |
| Counerfeit | An imitation designed to deceive; not genuine, fake. Synonyms: False, phony, bogus, forged. Antonyms: Genuine, authentic, real, true |
| Docile | Definition: Easily taught, led, or managed; obedient. Synonyms: Manageable, teachable, submissive, compliant. Antonyms: Unruly, wayward, disobedient, intractable |
| Dominate | Definition: To rule over by strength or power; to control; to tower over and command due to height. Synonyms: Control, command, rule, govern, tower. Antonyms: Submit, yield, surrender, serve. |
| Entreat | Definition: To beg, implore, or ask earnestly. Synonyms: Plead, implore, appeal, beseech, request. Antonyms: Command, demand, insist, refuse. |
| fickle | Definition: Liable to change rapidly; not constant. Synonyms: Capricious, inconsistent. Antonyms: Constant, steady. |
| Fugitive | Definition: One who flees; lasting a short time. Synonyms: Runaway, fleeting. Antonyms: Permanent, stable. |
| Grimy | Definition: Very dirty. Synonyms: Dirty, filthy. Antonyms: Clean, spotless. |
| Iota | Definition: A very small part. Synonyms: Bit, jot. Antonyms: Lot, abundance. |
| Maul | Definition: To handle roughly; to mangle. Synonyms: Batter, mangle. Antonyms: Protect, help. |
| Potential | Definition: Possible, able to happen. Synonyms: Possible, latent. Antonyms: Actual, realized. |
| Radiant | Definition: Shining, bright. Synonyms: Bright, glowing. Antonyms: Dull, gloomy. |
| Rural | Definition: Relating to farm areas. Synonyms: Country, rustic. Antonyms: Urban, city. |
| Substantial | Definition: Large, important. Synonyms: Significant, considerable. Antonyms: Small, minor. |
| Tactful | Definition: Skilled in handling difficult situations politely. Synonyms: Diplomatic, discreet. Antonyms: Tactless, rude. |
| Tamper | Definition: To interfere with in an improper way. Synonyms: Meddle, interfere. Antonyms: Leave alone, fix. |
| Ultimate | Definition: Last, final; most important. Synonyms: Final, conclusive. Antonyms: Beginning, first. |
| Uncertainty | Definition: Doubt, the state of being unsure. Synonyms: Doubt, hesitation. Antonyms: Certainty, assurance. |
| Fallible | Definition: Capable of being wrong or mistaken. Synonyms: Imperfect, flawed. Antonyms: Infallible, perfect. |