Unit 3 sets A and B Flashcards

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Bigots

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An intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person

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Diversity

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

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3
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Gloat

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

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Global

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

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Illusion

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

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Motivate

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To provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some go

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Restrict

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[adj] wise;

[n] a very wise person

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Vocation

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

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Wither

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

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Barrage

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A rapid, large-scale outpouring of something

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Designate

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[v] to indicate, point out; to appoint;

[adj] selected but not yet installed

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Enigma

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Someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained

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Infuriate

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To make very angry, enrage

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Pacifist

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[n] one who is against war or the use of violence;

[adj] opposing war or violence

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Queue

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[n] a line of people waiting for something [such as a bus];

[v] to form such a line

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16
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Slake

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To satisfy, relieve, or bring to an end

17
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Terrain

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The landscape, especially its physical features or fitness for some use; a field of knowladge

18
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Vow

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[n] a solemn or sacred promise or pledge;

[v] to declare or promise in a solemn way

19
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Waylay

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To lie in wait for and attack, ambush