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