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vocab 3

define vocab words

TermDefinition
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)
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