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Unit 3 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| barrage | a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something |
| bigot | an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person |
| designate | (1) noun - selected but not yet installed (2) verb - to indicate, point out; to appoint |
| 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 |
| pacifist | (1) adj - opposing war or violence (2) noun - one who is against war or the use of violence |
| queue | (1) noun - a line of people waiting for something (such as a bus) (2) verb - to form such a line |
| restrict | to keep within set limits; to confine |
| sage | (1) adj - wise (2) noun - 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 | (1) noun - a solemn or sacred promise or pledge (2) verb - 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 |