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Vocabulary A-3
Sadlier Vocabulary 6th grade Unit 3
Term | Definition |
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barrage | a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something |
bigot | an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person |
designate | to indicate, point out; to appoint; selected but not yet installed |
diversity | difference, variety; a condition of having many different types or forms |
enigma | someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained |
gloat | to look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction; to take great personal joy in |
global | of, relating to, or involving the entire world; comprehensive |
illusion | a false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exist |
infuriate | to make very angry, enrage |
motivate | to provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some goal |
pacifist | one who is against war or the use of violence; opposing war or violence |
queue | a line of people waiting for something (such as a bus); to form such a line |
restrict | to keep within set limits; to confine |
sage | wise; a very wise person |
slake | to satisfy, relieve, or bring to an end |
terrain | the landscape, especially its physical features or fitness for some use; a field of knowledge |
vocation | any trade, profession, or occupation; a sense of fitness or special calling for one's work |
vow | a solemn or sacred promise or pledge; to declare or promise in a solemn way |
waylay | to lie in wait for and attack, ambush |
wither | to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small |