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