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Unit 3 Vocabulary
Sadlier Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Diversity | (n) difference, variety; a condition of having many different types or forms |
| Enigma | (n) someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained |
| Gloat | (v) to look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction; to take great personal joy in |
| Global | (ad) of, relating to, or involving the entire world; comprehensibe |
| Illusion | (n) a false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exist |
| Infuriate | (v) to make very angry, enrage |
| Motivate | (v) to provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some goal |
| Pacifist | (n) one who is against war or the use of violence |
| Queue | (n) a line of people waiting for something (such as a bus); (v) to form such a line |
| Restrict | (v) to keep within set limits; to confine |
| Sage | (adj) wise; (n) a very wise person |
| Slake | (v) to satisfy, relieve, or bring to an end |
| Terrain | (n) the landscape, especially its physical features or fitness for some use |
| Vocation | (n) any trade, profession, or occupation; a sense of fitness or special calling for one's work |
| 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 an attack; ambush |
| Wither | (v) to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small |