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6TH GRADE VOCABULARY-UNIT 3

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barrage(n.)a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something (such as gunfire, words, excuses, etc)
bigot(n)an intolerant, prejudiced person
designate(v)to indicate, point out; to appoint, select
diversity(n)difference, variety; a condition of having many different types or forms
enigma(n)someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained
gloat(v)to look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction; to take great personal joy in
global(adj)of, relating to, or involving the entire world
illusion(n)a false idea; somethng that one seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exist
infuriate(v)to make very angry, enrage
motivate(v)to provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some goal or course of action
pacifist(n)one who is against war or the use of violence;(adj)opposing war or violence
queue(n)a line of people waiting for something(such as a bus or the opening of a store);(v)to form such a line
restrict(v)to keep within set limits; to confine or limit
sage(adj)wise;(n)a very wise person
slake(v)to satisfy, relieve, or bring to an end
terrain(n)the landscape, especially considered with regard to its physical features or fitness for some use
vocation(n)any trade, profession, or occupation; a sense of fitness or special calling for one's work
vow(n)a solemn or sacred promise or pledge;(v)to declare or promise in a solemn way
waylay(to lie in wait for and attack, ambush
wither(v)to dy up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small


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