Unit Vocab 3

Question 1

A rapid, large-scale outpouring of something

Answer 1

Barrage

Synonyms: bombardment, shelling, volley, blast

Question 2

An intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person

Answer 2

Bigot

Synonym: racist

Question 3

To indicate, point out; to appoint; (adj.) selected but not yet installed

Answer 3

Designate

Synonyms: (v.) name, signify, denote, nominate, choose

Question 4

(N.) difference, variety; a condition of having many different types or forms

Answer 4

Diversity

Synonym: dissimilarity
Antonyms: similarity, sameness, uniformity

Question 5

(N.) someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained

Answer 5

Enigma

Synonyms: riddle, mystery, puzzle, conundrum

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Gloat

Synonyms: relish, revel in, crow over
Antonyms: regret, bemoan, mourn, feel chagrined

Question 7

(Adj.) of, relaying to, or involving the entire world; comprehensive

Answer 7

Global

Synonyms: worldwide, universal, widespread
Antonyms: local, regional, provincial

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Illusion

Synonyms: delusion, fantasy, deception
Antonyms: reality, truth, actuality

Question 9

(V.) to make very angry, enrage

Answer 9

Infuriate

Synonyms: provoke, incense, madden
Antonyms: calm, soothe, pacify, please

Question 10

(V.) to provide with a reason for doing: to push on to some goal of course of action

Answer 10

Motivate

Synonyms: spur on, encourage, prompt, goad
Antonyms: discourage, dissuade, disincline

Question 11

(N.) one who is against war or the use of violence; (adj.) opposing war or violence

Answer 11

Pacifist

Synonyms: (n.) peacemaker, dove
Antonym: warmonger

Question 12

(N.) a line of people waiting for something (such as a bus or the opening of a store); (v.) to form a line

Answer 12

Queue

Synonyms: (N.) column, file, row, line
Antonym: disorganized crowd

Question 13

(V.) to keep within set limits; to confine

Answer 13

Restrict

Synonyms: hold back, limit
Antonyms: open up, enlarge, expand

Question 14

(Adj.) wise; (n.) a very wise person

Answer 14

Sage

Synonyms: (adj.) sagacious; (n.) philosopher, Solomon
Antonyms: (adj.) foolish, unwise; ( n.) fool, dunce

Question 15

(V.) to satisfy, relieve, or bring to an end

Answer 15

Slake

Synonyms: quench, gratify, sate, ease, assuage
Antonyms: increase, intensify, aggravate

Question 16

(N.) the landscape, especially considered with regard to its physical features or fitness for some use; a field of knowledge

Answer 16

Terrain

Synonyms: ground, topography, territory

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Vocation

Synonyms: career, pursuit
Antonyms: hobby, pastime, avocation

Question 18

(N.) a solemn or sacred promise or pledge; (v.) to declare or promise in a solemn way

Answer 18

Vow

Synonyms: (n.) word of honor; (v.) pledge

Question 19

(V.) to lie in wait for and attack, ambush

Answer 19

Waylay

Synonyms: entrap, ensnare

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Wither

Synonyms: shrivel, droop, shame, abash,
Antonyms: bloom, flower, flourish, burgeon