ELA wrds Flashcards

studying for ELAAAAAA (20 cards)

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consolidate

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to combine, unite; to make solid or firm. POS: v

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docile

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easily taught, led, or managed; obedient. POS: adj

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anecdote

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a short account of an incident in someones life. POS: n

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counterfeit

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Not genuine, fake. POS:adj

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entreat

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To beg, implore, ask earnestly POS: v

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dominate

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To rule over by strength or power, control; to tower over, command due to height. POS: V

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fallible

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capable of being wrong, mistaken, or inaccurate

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fickle

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liable to change very rapidly, erratic; inconsistent. POS: adj

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grimy

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Very dirty, covered with dirt or soot. POS: adj

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fugitive

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one who flees or runs away. POS: n

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potential

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possible, able to happen POS: adj something that can develop or become a reality POS: n

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iota

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A very small part or quantity POS: n

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maul

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To beat or knock about, handle roughly; to mangle POS: v

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substantial

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large, important; major significant; prosperous; not imaginary, material POS: adj

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radiant

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shining, bright; giving forth light or energy POS: adj

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rural

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relating to farm areas and life in the country POS: adj

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tamper

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to interfere with; to handle in a secret and improper way POS: V

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ultimate

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last, final; most important or extreme; eventual basic, fundamental POS: adj

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tactful

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skilled in handling difficult situations or people, polite POS: adj

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uncertainty

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doubt, the state of being unsure POS: n