Vocabulary Sadlier Level A Unit 3

Front 1

barrage

Back 1

a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something

Front 2

bigot

Back 2

an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person

Front 3

designate

Back 3

to indicate, point out, to appoint; selected but not yet installed

Front 4

diversity

Back 4

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

Front 5

enigma

Back 5

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

Front 6

gloat

Back 6

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

Front 7

global

Back 7

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

Front 8

illusion

Back 8

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

Front 9

infuriate

Back 9

to make very angry, enrage

Front 10

motivate

Back 10

to provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some goal or course of action

Front 11

pacifist

Back 11

one who is against war or the use of violence; opposing war or violence

Front 12

queue

Back 12

a line of people waiting for something (such as a bus or the opening of a store); to form such a line

Front 13

restrict

Back 13

to keep within set limits; to confine

Front 14

sage

Back 14

wise; a very wise person

Front 15

slake

Back 15

to satisy, relieve, or bring to an end

Front 16

terrain

Back 16

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

Front 17

vocation

Back 17

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

Front 18

vow

Back 18

a solemn or sacred promise or pledge; to declare or promise in a solemn way

Front 19

waylay

Back 19

to lie in wait for and attack, ambush

Front 20

wither

Back 20

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