Unit 3 sets A and B Flashcards
Bigots
An intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person
Diversity
Difference, variety; a condition of having many different forms or types
Gloat
To look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction; to take great personal joy
Global
Of, relating to, or involving the entire world; comprehensive
Illusion
A false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exist
Motivate
To provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some go
Restrict
[adj] wise;
[n] a very wise person
Vocation
Any trade, profession, or occupation; a sense o fitness or special calling for one’s work
Wither
To dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small
Barrage
A rapid, large-scale outpouring of something
Designate
[v] to indicate, point out; to appoint;
[adj] selected but not yet installed
Enigma
Someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained
Infuriate
To make very angry, enrage
Pacifist
[n] one who is against war or the use of violence;
[adj] opposing war or violence
Queue
[n] a line of people waiting for something [such as a bus];
[v] to form such a line