Unit 3 Flashcards

1
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bigot

A

an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person

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2
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diversity

A

difference, variety; a condition of having many different types of forms

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3
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gloat

A

to look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction ; to take a great personal joy in

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4
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global

A

involving the entire world

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5
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illusion

A

a false idea ; something that one seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exist

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6
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motivate

A

to provide with a reason for doing ; to push on to some goal

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7
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restrict

A

to set limits

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8
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sage

A

a very wise person

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9
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vocation

A

any trade, profession, or occupation

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10
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wither

A

dry up, to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small

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11
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barrage

A

large scale, outpouring something

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12
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designate

A

to point out

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13
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enigma

A

someone or something that is extremely puzzling

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14
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infuriate

A

to make very angry

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15
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pacifist

A

someone who is against war or violence; very calm person

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16
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queue

A

a line of people waiting for something

17
Q

slake

A

to relieve or bring to an end

18
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terrain

A

the landscape

19
Q

vow

A

a promise

20
Q

waylay

A

to lie in wait for an attack, ambush