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6th Grade Vocab 3
Term | Definition |
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Bigot | (n.) an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person |
Diversity | (n.) difference, variety; a condition of having many different types of forms |
Gloat | (v.) to look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction |
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 does not really exist |
Motivate | (v.) to provide with a reason for doing; to push on some goal |
Restrict | (v.) to keep within set limits; to confine |
Sage | (adj.) wise |
Sage | (n.) a very wise person |
Vocation | (n.) any trade, profession, or occupation; a sense of fitness or special calling for one's work |
Wither | (v.) to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed humiliated, or very small |
Barrage | (n.) a rapid, large scale outpouring of something |
Designate | (v.) to indicate, point out; to appoint |
Designate | (adj.) selected but not yet installed |
Enigma | (n.) someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which can not be understood of explained |
Infuriate | (v.) to make very angry, enrage |
Pacifist | (n.) one who is against war or the use of violence |
Pacifist | (adj.) opposing war or violence |
Queue | (n.) a line of people waiting for something (such as a bus) |
Queue | (v.) to form such a line |
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 |
Vow | (n.) a solemn or sacred pledge |
Vow | (v.) to declare or promise in a sacred way |
Waylay | (v.) to lie in wait for and attack, ambush |