Unit 3 Set A and B Flashcards

1
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bigot

A

an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased opinion

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2
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diversity

A

difference, variety; a condition of having many 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 personal joy in

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4
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global

A

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

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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 doesn’t 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 limits; to confine

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8
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sage

A

adj: wise; n:a very wise person

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9
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vocation

A

any trade, profession or occupation; a sense of fitness or special calling for one’s work

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10
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wither

A

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

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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 point out to appoint; selected but not yet installed

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13
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enigma

A

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

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14
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infuriate

A

to make very angry enrage

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15
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pacifist

A

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

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16
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queue

A

a line of people waiting for something such as a bus; to form such a line

17
Q

slake

A

to satisfy relieve or bring to an end

18
Q

terrain

A

the landscape especially its physical features or fitness for some use a field of knowledge

19
Q

vow

A

a solemn or sacred promise or pledge; to declare or promise in a solemn way

20
Q

waylay

A

to lie and wait for and attack ambush