Unit 3 Vocab Sets A & B

Question 1

bigot

Answer 1

an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person

Question 2

diversity

Answer 2

difference, variety; a condition of having many different types or forms

Question 3

gloat

Answer 3

to look at or think about with great intensity

Question 4

global

Answer 4

of, relating to, or involving the entire world; comprehensive

Question 5

illusion

Answer 5

a false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exist

Question 6

motivate

Answer 6

to provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some goal

Question 7

restrict

Answer 7

to keep within set limits; to confine

Question 8

sage

Answer 8

wise; a very wise person

Question 9

vocation

Answer 9

any trade, profession, or occupation; a sense of fitness or special calling for one’s work

Question 10

wither

Answer 10

to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small

Question 11

barrage

Answer 11

a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something

Question 12

designate

Answer 12

to indicate, point out; to appoint; selected but not yet installed

Question 13

enigma

Answer 13

someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained

Question 14

infuriate

Answer 14

to make very angry, enrage

Question 15

pacifist

Answer 15

one who is against war or the use of violence; opposing war or violence

Question 16

queue

Answer 16

a line of people waiting for something (such as a bus); to form such a line

Question 17

slake

Answer 17

to satisfy, relieve, or bring to an end

Question 18

terrain

Answer 18

the landscape, especially its physical features or fitness for some use; a field of knowledge

Question 19

vow

Answer 19

a solemn or sacred promise or pledge; to declare or promise in a solemn way

Question 20

waylay

Answer 20

to lie in wait for an attack, ambush