vocab Flashcards
(20 cards)
barrage
a concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area.
bigot
a person who is obstinately or unreasonably attached to a belief, opinion, or faction, especially one who is prejudiced against or antagonistic toward a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular group.
designate
appoint (someone) to a specified position.
diversity
the state of being diverse; variety.
enigma
a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
gloat
contemplate or dwell on one’s own success or another’s misfortune with smugness or malignant pleasure.
global
relating to the whole world; worldwide.
illusion
a deceptive appearance or impression.
infuriate
make (someone) extremely angry and impatient.
motivate
provide (someone) with a motive for doing something
pacifist
a person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable.
queue
a line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn to be attended to or to proceed.
restrict
put a limit on; keep under control.
sage
a profoundly wise person; a person famed for wisdom
slake
quench or satisfy (one’s thirst).
terrain
a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features.
vocation
a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation.
vow
a solemn promise.
waylay
stop or interrupt (someone) and detain them in conversation or trouble them in some other way.
wither
become dry and shriveled.
