Vocab Unit 3 Flashcards
barrage
(n.) a rapid, enormous-scale outpouring of something
bigot
(n.) an intolerant person
designate
(v.) to indicate, to point out, (adj.) selected but not yet installed
diversity
(n.) condition of having many different types of forms
enigma
(n.)someone or something that is extremely puzzling
gloat
(v.) to look at or think
global
(adj.) of, relating to, or involving the whole entire world
illusion
(n.) a false idea
infuriate
(v.) to make very angry
motivate
(v.) to provide a reason for doing so, to push on to some goal
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, (v.) to form such a line
restrict
(v.) to keep within the limits, to confine limits
sage
(adj.) wise, (n.) a very wise person
slake
(v.) to satisfy, relieve or bring to an end
terrain
(n.) the landscape, especially considered with regard to its physical features
vocation
(n.) any trade, profession, sense of fitness or special calling for one work
vow
(n.) a solemn or sacred promise
(v.) to declare or promise in a solemn way
waylay
(v.) to lie in wait for an attack, ambush
wither
(v.) to dry up, to cause someone to feel ashamed or very small