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This Day in 1923
Vocab-Unit 3
Question | Answer |
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bigot | (n) an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person. |
diversity | (n) difference, variety; a condition of having many different types or forms. |
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; comprehensive. |
illusion | (n) a false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exist. |
motivate | (v) to provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some goal. |
restrict | (v) to keep within set limits; to confine. |
sage | (adj) wise (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. (adj) selected but not yet installed. |
enigma | (n) someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained. |
infuriate | (v) to make very angry, enrage. |
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. |
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 promise or pledge. (v) to declare or promise in a solemn way. |
waylay | (v) to lie in wait for and attack, ambush. |