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Book A unit 3

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barrage   (n) a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something  
bigot   (n) an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person  
designate   (v) to indicate, point out; to appoint; (adj) selected but not yet installed  
diversity   (n) difference, variety; a condition of having many different types or forms  
enigma   (n) someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained  
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  
infuriate   (v) to make very angry. enrage  
motivate   (v) to provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some goal or course of action  
pacifist   (n) one who is against war or the use of violence (adj) opposing war or violence  
queue   (n) a line of people waiting for something (such as a bus or the opening of a store); (v) to form such a line  
restrict   (v) to keep within set limits; to confine  
sage   (adj) wise; (n) a very wise person  
slake   (v) to satisfy, relieve, or bring to an end  
terrain   (n) the landscape, especially considered with regard to its physical features or fitness for some use; a field of knowledge  
vocation   (n) any trade, profession, or occupation; a sense of fitness or special calling for one's work  
vow   (n) a solemn or sacrd promisse or pledge; (v) to declare or promise in a solemn way  
waylay   (v) to lay in wait for and attack, ambush  
wither   (v) to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small  


   


 

 

 

 

 

 
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