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unit3 22-23
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BARRAGE | (noun) a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something |
| barrage | The governor face a _____ of questions about possible budget cuts |
| DIVERSITY | (noun) difference, variety; having many different types or forms |
| diversity | Our science teacher has a _____ of interests, including an appreciation of Russian literature |
| GLOAT | I will try not to _____ about winning a scholarship to music camp. |
| gloat | (verb) to look at or think about with great satisfaction; to take great personal joy in |
| QUEUE | The long _____ at the bus stop indicated that a bus had not come for a while. OR Eager fans _____ up hours before the box office opens, hoping to get the best tickets |
| queue | (noun) a line of people waiting for something OR (verb) to form a line |
| WITHER | Despite people’s best efforts to remain young looking, skin will eventually _____ with age. |
| wither | (verb) to dry up, wilt, sag OR (verb) to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated |