unit three vocab Flashcards

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an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person.

A

bigot

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2
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difference, variety; a condition of having many different types of forms.

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diversity

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3
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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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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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4
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of, relating to, or involving the entire world; comprehensive.

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global

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5
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to provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some goal.

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motivate

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6
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to keep within set limits; to confine.

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restrict

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7
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wise; a very wise person

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sage

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any trade, profession, or occupation; a sense of fitness or special calling for ones work.

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vocation

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9
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to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small.

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wither

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10
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a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something.

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barrage

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11
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to indicate, point out; to appoint; selected but not yet installed.

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designate

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12
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someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained.

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enigma

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13
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to make very angry; enrage

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infuriate

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14
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one who is against war or the use of violence; opposing war or violence

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pacifist

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15
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a line of people waiting for something (such as a bus); to form such a line

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queue

16
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to satisfy, relieve, or bring to an end.

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slake

17
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the landscape, especially its physical features or fitness for some use; a field of knowledge.

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terrain

18
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a solemn or sacred promise or pledge; to declare or promise in a solemn way,

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vow

19
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waylay

A

to lie in wait for and attack, ambush.