Vocabulary Unit 3 - Set A And B Flashcards
Bigot
(n.) an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person
Diversity
(n.) difference, variety; a condition of having many different types or forms
Gloat
(v.) to look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction; to take great personal joy in
Global
(adj.) of, relating to, or involving the entire world; comprehensive
Illusion
(n.) a false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exist
Motivate
(v.) to provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some goal
Restrict
(v.) to keep within set limits; to confine
Sage
(adj. ) wise;
(n. ) a very wise person
Vocation
(n.) any trade, profession, or occupation; a sense of fitness or special calling for one’s work
Wither
(v.) to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small
Barrage
(n.) a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something
Designate
(v. ) to indicate, point out; to appoint;
(adj. ) selected but not yet installed
Enigma
(n.) someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained
Infuriate
(v.) to make very angry, enrage
Pacifist
(n. ) one who is against war or the use of violence;
(adj. ) opposing war or violence
Queue
(n. ) a line of people waiting in line for something (such as a bus);
(v. ) to form such a line
Slake
(v.) to satisfy, relieve, or to bring an end
Terrain
(n.) the landscape, especially its physical features or fitness for some use; a field of knowledge
Vow
(n. ) a solemn or sacred promise or pledge;
(v. ) to declare or promise in a solemn way
Waylay
(v.) to lie in wait for and attack, ambush
