Vocabulary chapter 5 Flashcards
consolidate
con sol` i date- (verb) to combine, unite; to make solid or firm
synonym: firm
antonym: scatter
ancedote
an` ec dote- (noun) A short account of an incident in someone’s life.
synonym: tale
antonym: non-fiction
counterfeit
coun` ter fit- (noun) an imitation designed to decevie; (adjective)not genuine, fake; (verb)to make illegal
synonym: false
antontm: real
docile
doc` ile- (adjective) easily taught, led, or managed;obedient
synonym: pliant
antonym: unruly
dominate
dom` i nate- (verb) to rule overby strenght or power, control; to tower over, command due to height
synonym: control
antonym: weak
entreat
en treat`- (verb) to beg, implore, ask earnestly
synonym: plead
antonym: clamor for
fallible
fal` i ble- capable of being wrong, mistaken, or inaccurate
synonym: errant
antonym: foolproof
fickle
fick` le- (adjective) liable to change very rapidly, erratic; marked by a lack of constancy or steadiness, inconsistent
synonym: faithless
antonym: steady
fugitive
fu` gi tive- (noun) one who flees or runs away; (adjective) fleeting, lasting a very short time; wandering; difficult to grasp
synonym: runaway
antonym: lasting
grimy
gri` my: (adjective) very dirty, covered with dirt or soot
synonym: filthy
antonym: spotless
iota
i o` ta- (noun) a very small part or quantity
synonym: dab
antonym: glut
maul
maul- (verb) to beat or knock about, handle roughly; to mangle; (noun) a heavy hammer
synonym: batter
antonym: aid
potential
po ten` chel- (adjective) possible, able to happen; (noun) something that can develope or become reality
synonym: possible
antonym: unlikley
radiant
ra` di ant- (adjective) shining, bright; giving forth light or energy
synonym: brilliant
antonym: dull
rural
rur` al- (adjective) relating to farm areas and life in the country
synonym: rustic
antonym: urban
