1. Lesson 5 Vocabulary
Set B

2. consolidate (v) to combine, unite; to make solid or firm
The generals agreed to consolidate their forces for the invasion.

3. docile (adj) easily taught, led, or managed; obedient
She was a docile child, eager to learn and to please.

4. entreat (v) to beg, implore, ask earnestly
The dog’s eyes seemed to entreat me for an extra helping of dinner.

5. fickle
(adj) liable to change very rapidly, erratic; marked by a lack of constancy or steadiness, inconsistent
My aunt’s interests change with the weather, showing she is a truly fickle person.

6. fugitive (n) one who flees or runs away
(adj) fleeting, lasting a very short time; wandering; difficult to grasp
That thief is a fugitive from justice.
Mr. and Mrs. Hirsch had a few fugitive moments together before Mrs. Hirsch boarded the train.

7. (n) a very small part or quantity
iota
(n) a very small part or quantity
The employer had not an iota of proof, but he blamed the new clerk for the theft anyway.

8. potential (adj) possible, able to happen
(n) something that can develop or become a reality
Hurricanes are a potential threat to this area.
They were a football team with potential.

9. (adj) relating to farm areas and life in the country
rural
(adj) relating to farm areas and life in the country
They settled in a rural community that was miles from the nearest large city.

10. tamper (v) to interfere with; to handle in a secret and improper way
Please don’t tamper with our baggage.

11. California is our ultimate destination on this cross-country trip.
(adj) last, final; most important or extreme; eventual; basic, fundamental
California is our ultimate destination on this cross-country trip.