Unit 3 Set A

Question 1

Bigot

Answer 1

Noun: an intolerant, prejudiced or biased person

When you speak in that narrowminded way, you sound like a bigot

Question 2

Diversity

Answer 2

Noun: difference, variety of condition of having many different types or forms

Our science teacher has a diversity of interest, including an appreciation of Russian literature

Question 3

Gloat

Answer 3

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

I will try not to gloat about winning a scholarship to music camp

Question 4

Global

Answer 4

Adjective: , Relating to or involving the entire world; comprehensive

Email and the Internet have linked the entire world into a global village

Question 5

Illusion

Answer 5

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

Magicians use optical illusions to amaze their audiences

Question 6

Motivate

Answer 6

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

How can we motivate the students to undertake more challenging work?

Question 7

Restrict

Answer 7

Verb: to keep within set limits; to confine

Doctors often advised patient to restrict their intake of fatty or salty foods

Question 8

Sage

Answer 8

Adjective wise

Noun: a very wise person

My aunt always gives me sage advice

Let’s ask the sage for guidance

Question 9

Vocation

Answer 9

Noun: any trade, professional occupation, a sense of fitness or special calling for one’s work

After many years of searching, she found her true vocation as a horse trainer

Question 10

Wither

Answer 10

Verb: to dry up, wilt sag to cause someone to feel ashamed humiliated or very small

Despite peoples best efforts to remain young, looking, skin will eventually wither with age