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vocab 3
define vocab words
Term | Definition |
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Barrage | (n.) a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something (Bombardment, shelling, volley, blast) no antonym |
Bigot | (n.) an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person (racist) |
Designate | (v.) to indicate, point out; to appoint; (adj.) selected but not yet installed ( name, signify, denote, nominate, choose) |
Diversity | (n.) difference, variety; a condition of having many different types or forms (Dissimilarity) (Similarity, sameness, uniformity) |
enigma | (n.) someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained (Riddle, mystery, puzzle) |
Gloat | (v.) to look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction; to take great personal joy in (Relish, revel in, crow over) (Regret, bemoan, mourn, feel chagrined) |
Global | (adj.) of, relating to, or involving the entire world; comprehensive (worldwide,universal, widespread) (local, regional) |
illusion | (n.) a false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exist (fantasy, delusion) (reality) |
infuriate | (v.) to make very angry, enrage (provoke) (calm) |
motivate | (v.) to provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some goal or course of action (encourage, prompt) (Discourage) |
pacifist | n.) one who is against war or the use of violence; (adj.) opposing war or violence (peacemaker, dove) (warmonger) |
queue n, v | (n.) a line of people waiting for something ( column, file, row, line) (v.) to form such a line (disorganized, crowd) |
restrict | (v.) to keep within set limit; to confine (Hold back, limit) (Open up, enlarge, expand) |
sage n, adj. | (adj.) wise; ((adj.) sagacious; (n.) philosopher, Solomon) (adj. foolish, unwise; (n.) fool, ) (n.) a very wise person |
slake | (v.) to satisfy, relieve, or bring to an end (Quench, gratify, sate, ease, assuage) (Increase, intensify, aggravate) |
terrain | (n.) the landscape, especially considered with regard to its physical features or fitness for some use; a field of knowledge (ground, territory) |
vocation | (n.) any trade, profession, or occupation; a sense of fitness or special calling for one’s work (Career, pursuit) (Hobby, pastime, avocation) |
vow n. v | (n.) a solemn or sacred promise or pledge; (word of honor) (v.) to declare or promise in a solemn way |
waylay | (v.) to lie in wait for and attack, ambush (entrap, ensnare) |
wither | (v.) to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small (Shrivel) (Bloom, flower, flourish) |