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vocab unit 5

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anecdote (noun) The governor told a humorous anecdote about her first day in office.   show
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show ant- scatter, disperse, dissipate syn-strengthen, firm up, merge def- to combine, unite; to make solid or firm  
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counterfeit (noun) The painting was a counterfeit of Gainsborough's Blue Boy.   show
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counterfeit (adj.) The forger was selling counterfeit postage stamps to his friends and neighbors.   show
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counterfeit (verb) It is a crime to counterfeit money.   show
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docile (adj) She was a docile child, eager to learn and to please.   show
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show syn- plead, appeal to ant- clamor for def- to beg, implore, ask earnestly  
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fallible (adj) The researchers fallible methods led to faulty conclusions.   show
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fickle (adj) My aunt's interests change with the weather, showing she is a truly fickle person.   show
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fugitive (noun) That thief is a fugitive from justice.   show
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fugitive (adj) Mr. and Mrs. Hirsch had a few fugitive moments together before Mrs.Hirsch boarded the train.   show
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show syn- filthy, sooty, soiled, dirt-encrusted ant- spotless, spick-and-span, immaculate  
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iota (noun) The employer had not an iota of proof, but he blamed the new clerk for the theft anyway.   show
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maul (verb) The tiger was about to maul its victim when the zookeeper stepped between them.   show
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maul (noun) The tiger was about to maul ts victim when the zookeeper stepped between them.   show
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potential (adj) Hurricanes are a potential threat to this area.   show
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potential (noun) They were a football team with potential.   show
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radiant (adj) A model needs to have a radiant smile in order to advertise toothpaste.   show
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rural (adj) They settled in a rural community that was miles form the nearest largest city.   show
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substantial (adj) Expecting a substantial raise in the salary, the employee put a down payment on a new car.   show
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tactful (adj) A tactful approach is usually the wisest one to take with coworkers.   show
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show syn- monkey with, fool with, mess with ant- none def- to interfere with; handle in a secret and improper way  
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ultimate (adj) California is our ultimate destination on this cross-country trip.   show
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uncertainty (noun) Uncertainty about the future was the immigrants' greatest concern.   show
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