unit 5

Question 1

anecdote

Answer 1

A short account of an incident in someone’s life

Question 2

consolidate

Answer 2

To combine, unite ; to make solid or firm

Question 3

counterfeit

Answer 3

An imitation designed to deceive ; not genuine, fake

To make an illegal copy

Question 4

docile

Answer 4

easily taught, led, or managed ; obedient

Question 5

dominate

Answer 5

to rule over by strength or power ; control ; to tower over, command due to height

Question 6

entreat

Answer 6

to beg, implore, ask earnestly

Question 7

fallible

Answer 7

capable of being wrong, mistaken, or inaccurate

Question 8

fickle

Answer 8

liable to change very rapidly, erratic ; marked by a lack of constancy or steadiness, inconsistent

Question 9

fugitive

Answer 9

one who flees or runs away ; fleeing, lasting a very short time ; wondering ; difficult to grasp

Question 10

grimy

Answer 10

very dirty, covered with dirt or soot

Question 11

iota

Answer 11

a very small part or quantity

Question 12

maul

Answer 12

to beat or knock about, handle roughly ; to mangle ; a heavy hammer

Question 13

potential

Answer 13

possible, able to happen ; something that can develop or become a reality

Question 14

radiant

Answer 14

shining, bright ; giving forth light or energy

Question 15

rural

Answer 15

relating to farm areas and life in the country

Question 16

substantial

Answer 16

large, important ; major, significant ; prosperous ; not imaginary, material

Question 17

tactful

Answer 17

skilled in handling difficult situations or people, polite

Question 18

tamper

Answer 18

to interfere with ; to handle in a secret and improper way

Question 19

ultimate

Answer 19

last, final ; most important or extreme ; eventual ; basic ; fundamental

Question 20

uncertainty

Answer 20

doubt, the state of being unsure