VW 5 Set A Flashcards
anecdote
def: a short account of an incident in someone’s life Syn: tale, sketch, vignette, yarn
counterfeit
def: (N) an imitation designed to deceive; (Adj) not genuine; fake; (V) to make an illegal copy Syn: (Adj) false, phony, bogus Ant: (Adj) genuine, real, authentic
dominate
def: to rule over by strength or power; control; to tower over; command due to height Syn: govern, overlook
fallible
def: capable of being wrong; mistaken; inaccurate Syn: errant, flawed Ant: foolproof, unfailing, flawless
grimy
def: very dirty; covered with dirt or soot Syn: filthy, sooty, soiled, dirt-encrusted Ant: spotless, spick-and-span, immaculate
maul
def: (V) to beat or knock out; handle roughly; to mangle; (N) a heavy hammer Syn: (V) manhandle, batter
radiant
def: shining bright; giving forth light or energy Syn: glowing, brilliant, dazzling, resplendent Ant: dull, tarnished, lackluster
substantial
def: large; important; major; significant; prosperous; not imaginary; material Syn: considerable, tangible, big Ant: minor, insignificant, negligible
tactful
def: skilled in handling difficult situations or people; polite Syn: skillful, discreet Ant: clumsy, gauche, indiscreet
uncertainty
def: doubt; the state of being unsure Syn: doubtfulness, unsureness Ant: sureness, certainty, confidence
