Unit 4 Flashcards

1
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(n) an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person

A

bigot

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2
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(n) difference, variety; a condition of having many different types or forms

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diversity

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3
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(v) to look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction; to take great personal joy in

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gloat

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4
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(adj) of, relating to, or involving the entire world; comprehensive

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global

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5
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(n) a false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exist

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illusion

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

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motivate

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7
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(v) to keep within set limits; to confine

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restrict

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8
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(adj) wise; (n) a very wise person

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sage

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9
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(n)any trade,profession, or occupation; a sense of fitness or special calling for one’s work

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vocation

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10
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(v) to dry up, wilt, sage; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small

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wither

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(n) a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something

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barrage

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12
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(v) to indicate, point out; to appoint; (adj) selected but not yet installed

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designate

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13
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(n) someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained

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enigma

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14
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(v) to make very angry, enrage

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infuriate

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15
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(n) one who is against war or the use of violence; (adj) opposing war or violence

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pacifist

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16
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(n) a line of people waiting for something ( such as a bus); ( to form such a line

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queue

17
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( v) to satisfy, relieve, or to bring to an end

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slake

18
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(n) the landscape, especially its physical features or fitness for some use; a field of knowledge

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terrain

19
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(n) a solemn or sacred pledge or promise; (v) to declare or promise in a solemn way

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vow

20
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(v) to lie in wait for and attack, ambush

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waylay