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bigot

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an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person

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barrage

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a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something

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designate

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to indicate, point out; to appoint

selected but not yet installed

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diversity

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

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enigma

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

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gloat

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

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global

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

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illusion

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

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infuriate

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to make very angry, enrage

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motivate

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

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pacifist

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one who is against war or the use of violence

opposing war or violence

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queue

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

to form such a line

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restrict

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to keep within set limits; to confine

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sage

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wise

a very wise person

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slake

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to satisfy, relieve, or bring to an end

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terrain

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

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vocation

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

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vow

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a solemn or sacred promise or pledge

to declare or promise in a solemn way

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waylay

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to lie in wait for and attack; ambush

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wither

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