Vw 5 Flashcards

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anecdote

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short story of someone’s life

syn. tale

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counterfeit

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an imitation; fake; to make an illegal copy

syn. phony
ant. real

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dominate

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to rule over with strength or power

syn. govern

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4
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fallible

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capable of being wrong

syn. flawed
ant. flawless

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grimy

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dirty; covered with dirt

syn. dirt-encrusted
ant. spotless

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maul

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to beat or knock about; large hammer

syn. battle

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radiant

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bright; giving off energy

syn. glowing
ant. dull

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substantial

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large; important

syn. tangible
ant. minor

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tactful

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skilled in handling people or situations; polite

syn. discreet
ant. clumsy

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uncertainty

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doubt; being unsure

syn. doubtfulness
ant. certainty

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consolidate

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to combine; unite

syn. strengthen
ant. scatter

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docile

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easily taught or managed

syn. manageable, unruly
ant. wayward

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entreat

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to beg

syn. plead
ant. clamor for

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fickle

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erratic, inconsistent

syn. inconstant
ant. constant

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fugitive

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one who flees; fleeing

syn. deserter; elusive
ant. permanent

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iota

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a small part

syn. dab
ant. flood

17
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potential

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possible

syn. capability
ant. unlikely

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rural

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farm area in the country

syn. pastoral
ant. citified

19
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tamper

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to interfere with

syn. monkey with

20
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ultimate

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final, last, most important

syn. terminal
ant. initial