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unit 3 vocab wrkshop
Question | Answer |
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barrage | (N) a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something |
bigot | (N) an intolerant, 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 cannot 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, r involvong 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 fo doing; to push on to some goal or course of action |
pacifist | (N) one who is against war or the use of violence; (ADJ) opposing war or violence |
queue | (N) a line of people waiting for something (such as a bus or the opening of a store); (V) to form 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 to an end |
terrain | (N) the landscape, especially considered with regard to its physical features 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 wait for and attack, ambush |
wither | (V) to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small |