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sadlier-oxford unit 3
level A unit 3 words
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Literature
6th Grade
09/03/2010

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barrage
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bombardment, shelling, blast
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bigot
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racist; an intolerant, prejudiced person
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designate
Definition
to indicate, point out, denote, choose
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diversity
Definition
difference, variety, dissimilarity
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enigma
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riddle, mystery, puzzle; that which cannot be understood or explained
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gloat
Definition
rlish, revel in; to take great personal joy in
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global
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worldwide, universal, widespread
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illusion
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a false idea; delusion, fantasy
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infuriate
Definition
to make very angry; to enrage
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motivate
Definition
to provide reason for doing; encourage, prompt
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pacifist
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one who is against the use of violence; peacemaker
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queue
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a line of people waiting for something
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restrict
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to keep within set limits; hold back, limit
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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, ground, territory, topography
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vocation
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any trade, profession, or occupation; a special calling for one's work; career
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vow
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a sacred promise or pledge; to declare or promise in a sacred way
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waylay
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to lie in wait for and attack; to ambush
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wither
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to dry up, wilt, sat; to cause someone to feel ashamed or humiliated
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