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6th Grade Vocab 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |