Vocabulary Unit - 3 Flashcards
Barrage
A rapid large-scale outpouring of something
Bigot
An intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person
Designate
To indicate, point out, or to point out
Diversity
Difference, variety or the condition of having many different types or forms
Enigma
Someone or something that is extremely puzzling or that it can’t be explained or understood
Gloat
To look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction or to take great personal joy in
Global
Relating to, of, or involving the whole world
Illusion
A false idea or something that someone seems to see or to be aware of that does not actually exist
Infuriate
To make very angry, or to enrage
Motivate
To provide reason to do something or to push on to some goal
Pacifist
One who opposes war or using violence
Queue
A line of people waiting for something or to form a line
Restrict
To keep within set limits or to confine
Sage
Wise or a very wise person
Slake
To satisfy, relieve, or to bring an end
Terrain
The landscape, especially its physical features or fitness for some use or a field of knowledge
Vocation
Any trade, profession, or occupation, or a sense of fitness or special calling to one’s work
Vow
A solemn or sacred promise or pledge
Waylay
To lie and wait then ambush or attack
Wither
To dry up, wilt, sag, or to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, and/or small
