Unit 3

Question 1

n. a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something

Answer 1

barrage

Question 2

n. an intollerant, prejudiced, or biased person

Answer 2

bigot

Question 3

v. to indicate, point out, to appoint; adj. selected but not yet installed

Answer 3

designate

Question 4

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

Answer 4

diversity

Question 5

n. someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained

Answer 5

enigma

Question 6

v. to look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction to take great personal joy in

Answer 6

gloat

Question 7

adj. of, relating to, or involving the entire world; comprehensive

Answer 7

global

Question 8

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

Answer 8

illusion

Question 9

v. to make very angry, enrage

Answer 9

infuriate

Question 10

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

Answer 10

motivate

Question 11

n. one who is against war or the use of violence; adj. opposing war or violence

Answer 11

pacifist

Question 12

n. a line of people waiting for something (such as a bus); v. to form such a line

Answer 12

queue

Question 13

v. to keep within set limits; to confine

Answer 13

restrict

Question 14

adj. wise; n. a very wise person

Answer 14

sage

Question 15

v. to satisfy, relieve, or bring to an end

Answer 15

slake

Question 16

n. the landscape, especially its physical features or fitness for some use; a field of knowledge

Answer 16

terrain

Question 17

n. a solem or sacred promise or pledge; v. to declare or promise in a solemn way

Answer 17

vow

Question 18

v. to lie in wait for and attack, ambush

Answer 18

waylay

Question 19

v. to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small.

Answer 19

wither