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Vocab. Nov. 8-12
Vocabulary Workshop Unit3B
Term | Definition |
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barrage | (n) a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something |
bigot | (n) an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person |
designate | (v) to indicate, point out; to appoint; (adj) selected but not yet installed Synonyms - (v) name, signify, nominate, choose |
diversity | (n) difference, variety; a condition of having many different types or forms Synonyms - dissimilarity |
enigma | n) someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained Synonyms - riddle, mystery, puzzle, conundrum |
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 really does not exist Synonyms - delusion, fantasy, deception Antonyms - reality, truth, actuality |
infuriate | (v) to make very angry; enrage |
motivate | (v) to provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some goal or course of action |