Definitions Unit 3 Vocab Workshop

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barrage (bə-räzh')

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(n.) a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something

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bigot (bĭg'ət)

Back 2

(n.) an intolerant, prejudice, or biased person

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designate (dĕz'ĭg-nāt')

Back 3

(v.) to indicate, point out; to appoint; (adj.) selected but not yet installed

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diversity (di vər' sə tē)

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(n.) difference, variety; a condition of having many different types or forms

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enigma (ĭ-nĭg'mə)

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(n.) someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained

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goat (glōt)

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

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global (glō'bəl)

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(adj.) of, relating to, or involving the entire world, comprehensive

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illusion (ĭ-lū'zhən)

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

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infuriate (ĭn-fyʊr'ē-āt')

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(v.) to make very angry, enrage

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motivate (mō'tə-vāt')

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

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pacifist (pas' ə fist)

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(n.) one who is against war or the use of violence; (adj.) opposing war or violence

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queue (kyū)

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(n.) a line of people waiting for something (such as a bus or the openig of a store); (v.) to form such a line

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restrict (rĭ-strĭkt')

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(v.) to keep within set limits; to confine

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sage (sāj)

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(adj.) wise; (n.) a very wise person

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slake (slāk)

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(v.) to satisfy, relive or bring to an end

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terrain (tə-rān')

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(n.) the landscape, especially condered with regard to its physical features or fitness for some use; a field of knowledge

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vocation (vō-kā'shən)

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(n.) any trade, profession, or occupation; a sense of fitenss or special calling for one's work

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vow (vau)

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(n.) a solemn or sacred promise or pledge; (v.) to declare or promise in a solemn way

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waylay (wā'lā')

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(v.) to lie in wait for and attack, ambush

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wither (wĭTH'ər)

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(v.) to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humilated, or very small