Vocabulary Lesson 5

pedestrian

• n. a person walking in a city or along a road.

• n. a person who drives a vehicle.

• n. a person who rides a bicycle.

• n. a person who runs a marathon.

counterfeit

• n. something that is made to look like an exact copy of something else in order to trick people.

• n. a type of currency that is no longer in circulation.

• n. a legal document that proves ownership of an asset.

• n. a rare collectible item that has significant value.

tripod

• a type of camera lens

• a support or stand for a camera or telescope that has three legs

• a brand of camera

• a type of photography technique

contradict

• v. to agree with someone and support their opinion.

• v. to say the opposite of something; to deny the truth about something.

• v. to accept something without question.

• v. to avoid discussing a topic altogether.

contrary

• n. an opposite or different fact, event, or situation.

• n. a situation that is similar to another.

• n. a fact that supports a previous statement.

• n. a type of agreement or consensus.

counteract

• v. act against something; to cause something to have less of an effect or no effect at all.

• v. to support or enhance the effect of something.

• v. to ignore or overlook a problem or issue.

• v. to create a stronger effect than something else.

counterpart

• n. someone or something that has the same job or purpose as another.

• n. a person who opposes another in a debate.

• n. a type of food that complements another dish.

• n. a document that serves as a duplicate of another.

pedicure

• a treatment to improve the appearance and health of the feet and toenails.

• a type of massage for the back and shoulders.

• a cosmetic procedure for the face.

• a method of hair styling for long hair.

pedometer

• a device that measures the distance a person travels by walking

• a device that tracks heart rate during exercise

• a device that counts calories burned during a workout

• a device that measures the speed of a runner

podiatrist

• a doctor who treats injuries and diseases of the foot

• a doctor who specializes in heart conditions

• a doctor who focuses on skin diseases

• a doctor who treats respiratory issues