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6th Gr Vocab Unit-3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| barrage | (n) a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something |
| bigot | (n) an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person |
| designate | (v) to vindicate, point out; to appoint (adj) selected but not yet installed |
| diversity | (n) difference, variety; a condition of having many different types of 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; |
| 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 |
| 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) (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 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 sacred promise or pledge; (v) to declare or promise in a solemn way |
| waylay | (v) to lie in wait for and attack, ambush |
| wither | (v) to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small |