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Unit 3 Vocab (6th)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Barrage | Rapid, large-scale outpouring of something |
| Bigot | Intolerant, prejudiced or biased person |
| Designate | Indicate, point out; 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 in |
| 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 very angry, enrage |
| Motivate | To provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some goal or course of action |
| Pacifist | One who is against war or the use of violence; opposing war or violence |
| Queue | A line of people waiting for something (such as a bus or the opening of a store); to form such 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 considered with regard to its physical features or fitness for some use; a field of knowledge |
| Vocation | Any trade, profession or occupation; sense of fitness or special calling for one's work |
| Vow | Solemn or sacred promise or pledge; to declare or promise in a Solemn way |
| Waylay | To lie in wait for and attack, ambush |
| Wither | To dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated or very small |