Unit 3 Flashcards

1
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Bigot

A

an intolerent, prejudiced, or a biased person

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2
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diversity

A

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

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3
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gloat

A

to look at or think about with great intensity

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4
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global

A

of, relating to, or 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 keep within set limits; to confine

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8
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sage

A

wise; 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

to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, etc

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11
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barrage

A

a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something

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12
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designate

A

to indicate, to point out
adj- selected but not yet installed

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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

angry or enrage

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15
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pacifist

A

one who is against war or violence
adj- opposing war or voilence

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16
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queue

A

a line of people waiting for something

17
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slake

A

to satisfy, relieve or to bring to an end

18
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terrain

A

the landscape, especially its physcial features

19
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vow

A

a solenm or sacred promise

20
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waylay

A

to lie in wait for an attack