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Unit 3 Vocab
words & definitions of Unit 3 words
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does barrage mean? | a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something |
| What are some synonyms for barrage? | bombardment, shelling, volley, blast |
| What does bigot mean? | an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person |
| What are some synonyms for bigot? | racist |
| What does the word designate mean? | to indicate, point out selected but not yet installed |
| What are some synonyms for designate? | name, signify, denote, nominate, choose |
| What does the word diversity mean? | difference, variety |
| What are some synonyms for diversity? | dissimilarity |
| What are some antonyms for diversity? | similarity, sameness, uniformity |
| What does the word enigma mean? | someone or something that is extremely puzzling |
| What some synonyms for enigma? | riddle, mystery, puzzle, conundrum |
| What does the word gloat mean? | to look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction |
| What are some synonyms for gloat? | relish, revel in, crow over |
| What are some antonyms for gloat? | regret, bemoan, mourn, feel chagrined |
| What does the word global mean? | of, relating to, or involving the entire world |
| What are some synonyms for global? | worldwide, universal, widespread |
| What are some antonyms for global? | local, regional, provincial |
| What does the word illusion mean? | a false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exist |
| What are some synonyms for illusion? | delusion, fantasy, deception |
| What are some antonyms for illusion? | reality, truth, actuality |
| What does the word infuriate mean? | to make very angry |
| What are some synonyms for infuriate? | provoke, incense, madden |
| What are some antonyms for infuriate? | calm, soothe, pacify, please |
| What does the word motivate mean? | to provide with a reason for doing |
| What are some synonyms for motivate? | spur on, encourage, prompt, goad |
| What are some antonyms for motivate? | discourage, dissuade, disincline |
| What does the word pacifist mean? | one who is against war or the use of violence |
| What are some synonyms for pacifist? | peacemaker, dove |
| What are some antonyms for pacifist? | warmonger |
| What does the word queue mean? | a line of people waiting for something to form such a line |
| What are some synonyms for queue? | column, file, row, line |
| What are some antonyms for queue? | disorganized crowd |
| What does the word restrict mean? | to keep within set limits |
| What are some synonyms for restrict? | hold back, limit |
| What are some antonyms for restrict? | open up, enlarge, expand |
| What does the word sage mean? | wise a very wise person |
| What are some synonyms for sage? | sagacious, philosopher, Solomon |
| What are some antonyms for sage? | foolish, unwise, fool, dunce |
| What does the word slake mean? | to satisfy |
| What are some synonyms for slake? | quench, gratify, sate, ease, assuage |
| What are some antonyms for slake? | increase, intensify, aggravate |
| What does the word terrain mean? | the landscape, especially considered with regard to its physical featuresor fitness for some use |
| What are some synonyms for terrain? | ground, topography, territory |
| What does the word vocation mean? | any trade, profession, or occupation |
| What are some synonyms for vocation? | career, pursuit |
| What are some antonyms for vocation? | hobby, pastime, avocation |
| What does the word vow mean? | a solemn or sacred promise or pledge to declare or promise in a solemn way |
| What are some synonyms for vow? | word of honor, pledge |
| What does the word waylay mean? | to lie in wait for and attack, ambush |
| What are some synonyms for waylay? | entrap, ensnare |
| What does the word wither mean? | to dry up, wilt, sag |
| What are some synonyms for wither? | shrivel, droop, shame, abash |
| What are some antonyms for wither? | bloom, flower, flourish, burgeon |
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