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vocabulary workshop
Level A Unit 3
vocabulary word | meaning |
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barrage | a rapid, large scale outpouring of something |
bigot | an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person |
designate 1 | to indicate, point out |
designate 2 | to appoint |
designate 3 | selected but not yet installed |
diversity 1 | difference, variety |
diversity 2 | a condition of having many different types or forms |
enigma 1 | someone or something that is extremely puzzling |
enigma 2 | that which cannot be understood or explained |
gloat 1 | to look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction |
gloat 2 | to take great personal joy in |
global 1 | of, relating, or involving the entire world |
global 2 | comprehensive |
illusion 1 | a false idea |
illusion 2 | something that one seems to see or be aware of that really does not exist |
infuriate | to make very angry, enrage |
motivate 1 | to provide with a reason for doing |
motivate 2 | to push on to some goal or course of action |
pacifist 1 | one who is against war or the use of violence |
pacifist 2 | opposing war or violence |
queue 1 | a line of people waiting for something |
queue 2 | to form a line in order to wait for something |
restrict 1 | to keep within set limits |
restrict 2 | to confine |
sage 1 | wise |
sage 2 | a very wise person |
slake | to satisfy, relieve, or bring to an end |
terrain 1 | the landscape, especially considered with regard to it's physical features or fitness for some use |
terrain 2 | a filed of knowledge |
vocation 1 | any trade, profession or occupation |
vocation 2 | a sense of fitness or special calling for one's work |
vow 1 | a solemn or sacred promise or pledge |
vow 2 | to declare or promise in a solemn way |
waylay | to lie in wait for and attack, ambush |
wither 1 | to dry up, wilt, sag |
wither 2 | to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small |