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Vocab. Workshop
Unit 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| barrage | a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something. |
| bigot | an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person. |
| designate | to indicate, point out; to appoint; selected but not yet installed. |
| diversity | difference, variety; a condition of having many different types or forms. |
| enigma | someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained. |
| gloat | to look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction; to take great personal joy in. |
| global | of, relating to, or involving the entire world; comprehensive. |
| illusion | a false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exist. |
| infuriate | to make very angry, enrage. |
| motivate | to provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some goal or course of action. |
| pacifist | one who is against war or the use of violence; opposing war or violence. |
| queue | a line of people waiting for something (such as a bus or the opening of a store); to form such a line. |
| restrict | to keep within set limits; to confine. |
| sage | wise; a very wise person. |
| slake | to satisfy, relieve, or bring to an end. |
| terrain | the landscape, especially considered with regard to its physical features or fitness for some use; a field of knowledge. |
| vocation | any trade, profession, or occupation; a sense of fitness or special calling for one's work. |
| vow | a solemn or sacred promise or pledge; to declare or promise in a solemn way. |
| waylay | to lie in wait for and attack, ambush. |
| wither | to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small. |