DEFINITIONS
A short, interesting, or amusing account of a real incident or person.
Anecdote
To severely mutilate or disfigure.
Maul
To move or keep apart.
Consolidate
Even after hours of intense questioning, the suspect did not show a single ____ of remorse for his actions.
Iota
An imitation of something genuine designed to deceive or defraud.
Counterfeit
Emitting or reflecting light; glowing.
Radiant
Difficult to control or discipline.
Docile
The young athlete has the ______ to become an Olympic champion if she continues to train hard.
Potential
To rule or control by superior power or influence; to tower over or command by height.
Dominate
Great or important; worthy of attention.
Substantial
To give an authoritative order.
Entreat
Tired of the noisy city, the family decided to move to a quiet _____ community where they could start a small farm.
Rural
Capable of making mistakes, being wrong, or being inaccurate.
Fallible
Having or showing an ability to deal with people in a sensitive way.
Tactful
Remaining unchanged; faithful and dependable.
Fickle
It is a serious crime to _____ with evidence or try to influence a witness's testimony.
Tamper
Extremely dirty or covered with soot or ingrained dirt.
Grimy
Doubt as to the truth of something.
Uncertainty
A person who has been taken prisoner or confined.
Fugitive
After months of grueling climbing, reaching the summit was the ______ goal of the entire expedition.
Ultimate