Definition U4
a clown, stupid person
buffoon
to combine, unite; to make solid or firm
consolidate
unnamed, without the name of the person involved, unknown
anonymous
Do not let your score on the math test _______ you.
dishearten
deadly, extremely harmful, evil; spiteful, malicious
malignant
to rule over by strength or power, control; to tower over, command due to height
dominate
stern, merciless, fierce, savage, cruel
grim
Despite all the jokes, doctors do not like to ______ pain on their patients.
inflict
soaked with liquid or moisture; expressions, dull; spiritless, listless
sodden
liable to change very rapidly, erratic; marked by a lack of steadiness
fickle
a person easily tricked or deceived, to deceive
dupe
The generals agreed to _________ their forces for the invasion.
consolidate
disobedient, willful, unpredictable
wayward
fleeting, lasting a short time
fugitive
waiting to be settled
pending
The researcher’s _______ methods led to faulty conclusions.
fallible
in agreement with established or generally accepted beliefs or ways of doing things
orthodox
something that can develop or become a reality
potential
add or old-fashioned in a pleasing way
quaint
He placed the award in a ________ position on his desk.
prominent