Unit 3 sets A and B Flashcards

1
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Bigots

A

An intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person

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2
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Diversity

A

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

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3
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Gloat

A

To look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction; to take great personal joy

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4
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Global

A

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

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5
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Illusion

A

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

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6
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Motivate

A

To provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some go

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7
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Restrict

A

[adj] wise;

[n] a very wise person

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8
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Vocation

A

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

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9
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Wither

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

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10
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Barrage

A

A rapid, large-scale outpouring of something

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11
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Designate

A

[v] to indicate, point out; to appoint;

[adj] selected but not yet installed

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12
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Enigma

A

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

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13
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Infuriate

A

To make very angry, enrage

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14
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Pacifist

A

[n] one who is against war or the use of violence;

[adj] opposing war or violence

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15
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Queue

A

[n] a line of people waiting for something [such as a bus];

[v] to form such a line

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16
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Slake

A

To satisfy, relieve, or bring to an end

17
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Terrain

A

The landscape, especially its physical features or fitness for some use; a field of knowladge

18
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Vow

A

[n] a solemn or sacred promise or pledge;

[v] to declare or promise in a solemn way

19
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Waylay

A

To lie in wait for and attack, ambush