Unit 3 1-10 Flashcards
Barrage
A rapid, large-scale outpouring of something.
Barrage - synonyms
shelling, volley, blast, bombardment
Bigot
An intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person.
Bigot - synonym
racist
Designate
(v) to indicate, point out; to appoint; (adj) selected but not yet installed.
Designate - synonyms
name, signify, denote, nominate, choose
Diversity
difference, variety; a condition of having many different types for forms.
Diversity - synonym
dissimilarity
Diversity - antonyms
similarity, sameness, uniformity
Enigma
Someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained.
Enigma - synonyms
riddle, mystery, puzzle, conundrum
Gloat
To look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction; to take great personal joy in.
Gloat - synonyms
crow over, revel in, relish
Gloat - antonyms
regret, bemoan, mourn, feel chagrined
Global
Comprehensive, of, relating to, or involving the entire world.
Global - synonyms
worldwide, universal, widespread
Global - antonyms
local, regional, provincial
Illusion
a false idea; something that one seems to see or be aware of that really does not exist.
Illusion - synonyms
fantasy, delusion, deception
Illusion - antonyms
reality, truth, actually
Infuriate
to make very angry or enrage.
Infuriate - synonyms
provoke, incense, madden
Infuriate - antonyms
calm, soothe, please, pacify
Motivate
To provide with a reason for doing; to push on some goal or course of action.
Motivate - synonyms
spur on, encourage, promote, goad
Motivate - antonyms
discourage, dissuade, disincline