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Vocab U3
Definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something | barrage |
| an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person | bigot |
| to indicate, point out; to appoint; selected but not yet installed | designate |
| difference, variety; a condition of having many different types or forms | diversity |
| someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained | enigma |
| to look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction; to take great personal joy in | gloat |
| of, relating to, or involving the entire world; comprehensive | global |
| a false idea; soomething that one seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exist | illusion |
| to make very angry, enrage | infuriate |
| to provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some goal or course of action | motivate |
| one who is against the war or the use of violence; opposing war or violence | pacifist |
| a line of people waiting for something (such as a bus or the opening of a store); to form such a line | queue |
| to keep within set limits; to confine | restrict |
| wise; a very wise person | sage |
| to satisfy, relieve, or bring to an end | slake |
| the landscape, especially considered with regard to its physical feature or fitness for some use; a field of knowledge | terrain |
| any trade, profession, or occupation; a sense of fitness or special calling for one's work | vocation |
| a solemn or sacred promise or pledge; to declare or promise in a solemn way | vow |
| to lie in wait for an attack, ambush | waylay |
| to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humilated, or very small | wither |