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Unit 3 Vocabulary
| 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 | (verb) to look at or think about with great satisfaction; to take great personal joy in |
| gloat | I will try not to _____ about winning a scholarship to music camp. |
| QUEUE | (noun) a line of people waiting for something OR (verb) to form a line |
| 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. |
| WITHER | (verb) to dry up, wilt, sag OR (verb) to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated |
| wither | Despite people’s best efforts to remain young looking, skin will eventually _____ with age. |
| MOTIVE | something that causes a person to act |
| motive | Ghost’s _____ for stealing the sneakers was part of his need to be accepted and included. |