Unit 3 Vocab Flashcards
(20 cards)
Bigot
An intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person
Barrage
A rapid, large scale outpouring of something
Designate
To indicate or 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 of which cannot be understood or explained
Gloat
To look or think about with great intensity and satisfaction; to take great personal joy in
Global
Of, relating to, or involving the entire; comprehensive
Illusion
A false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exsist
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 use of violence; opposing war or violence
Queue
A line of people waiting for something; 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 ones work
Vow
A solemn or sacred promise or pledge; to declare or promise in a solemn way
Waylay
To lie in wait for attack, ambush
Wither
To dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small
