6 Vocabulary Unit 3

Question 1

barrage

Answer 1

(n) a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something

Question 2

bigot

Answer 2

(n) an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person

Question 3

designate

Answer 3

(v) to indicate, point out; to appoint (adj) selected but not yet installed

Question 4

diversity

Answer 4

(n) difference, variety; a condition of having many different types

Question 5

enigma

Answer 5

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

Question 6

gloat

Answer 6

(v) to look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction; to take great personal joy in

Question 7

global

Answer 7

(adj) of, relating to, or involving the entire world

Question 8

illusion

Answer 8

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

Question 9

infuriate

Answer 9

(v) to make very angry, enrage

Question 10

motivate

Answer 10

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

Question 11

pacifist

Answer 11

(n) one who is against war or the use of violence (adj) opposing war or violence

Question 12

queue

Answer 12

(n) a line of people wating for something; (v) to form such a line

Question 13

restrict

Answer 13

(v) to keep within set limits; to confine

Question 14

sage

Answer 14

(adj) wise; (n) a very wise person

Question 15

slake

Answer 15

(v) to satisfy, relieve, or bring to an end

Question 16

terrain

Answer 16

(n) the landscape, especially with regard to its physical features

Question 17

vocation

Answer 17

(n) any trade, profession, or occupation

Question 18

vow

Answer 18

(n) a solemn or sacred promise; (v) to declare or promise in a solemn way

Question 19

waylay

Answer 19

(v) to lie in wait for and attack, ambush

Question 20

wither

Answer 20

(v) to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed or humiliated