Vocabulary Unit3 Flashcards

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Barrage

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A rapid, large-scale outpouring of something

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Bigot

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An intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person

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Designate

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To indicate, point out; to appoint; selected but not yet

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Diversity

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Difference, variety; a condition of having many different types or forms

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Enigma

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Someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained

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Gloat

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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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Global

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Of, relating to, or involving the entire world; comprehensive

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Illusion

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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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Infuriate

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To make very angry, enrage

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Motivate

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

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Pacifist

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One who is against war or the use of violence; opposing war or violence

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Queue

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A line of people waiting for something (such as a bus)

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Restrict

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To keep within set limits; to confine

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Sage

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Wise; a very wise person

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Slake

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To satisfy, relieve, or bring to an end

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Terrain

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

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Vocation

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Any trade, profession, or occupation; a sense of fitness or special calling for one’s work

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Vow

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A solemn or sacred promise or pledge; to declare or promise In a solemn way

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Waylay

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To lie in wait for and attack, ambush

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Wither

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