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Unit 3
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Literature
6th Grade
10/17/2012

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Term
barrage
Definition
a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something.
Synonyms: bombardment, shelling, volley, blast
Term
bigot
Definition
an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person
synonym: racist
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designate
Definition
to indicate, point out, to appoint;(adj) selected but not yet installed
synonyms: name, signify, denote, nominate, choose
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diversity
Definition
difference, variety; a condition of having many different types or forms
synonym: dissimilarity
antonyms: similarity, sameness, uniformity
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enigma
Definition
someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained
synonyms: riddle, mystery, puzzle, conundrum
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gloat
Definition
to look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction; to take great personal joy in
synonyms: relish, revel in, crow over
antonyms: regret, bemoan, mourn, feel chargrined
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global
Definition
of relating to, or involving the entire world; comprehensive
synonyms: worldwide, universal, widepread
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illusion
Definition
a false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exist.
synonyms: delusion, fantasy, deception
antonyms: reality, truth, actuality
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infuriate
Definition
to make very angry, enrage
synonyms: provoke, incense, madden
antonyms: calm, soothe, pacify, please
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motivate
Definition
to provide with a reason for doing;to push on to some goal or course of action
synonyms: spur on, encourage, prompt, goad
antonyms: discourage, dissuade, disincline
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pacifist
Definition
one who is against war or the use of violence; (adj)opposing war of violence
synonyms: peacemaker, dove
antonym: warmonger
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queue
Definition
a line of people waiting for something; (v) to form such a line
synonyms: column, file, row, line
antonyms: disorganized crowd
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restrict
Definition
to keep within set limits; to confine
synonyms: hold back, limit
antonyms: open up, enlarge, expand
Term
sage
Definition
9adj) wise; (n) a very wise person
synonyms: sagacious; (n) philosopher, Solomon
antonyms: (adj) foolish, unwise; (n) fool, dunce
Term
slake
Definition
(v) to satisfy, relieve or bring to an end
synonyms: quench, gratify, sate, ease, assuage
antonyms: increase, intensify, aggravate
Term
terrain
Definition
(n) the landscape,especially considered with regard to its physical features or fitness for some use; a field of knowledge
synonym: ground, topography, territory
Term
vocation
Definition
(n) any trade, profession, or occupation; a sense of fitness or special calling for one's work
synonym: carrer, pursuit
antonyms: hobby, pastime, avocation
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vow
Definition
(n) a solemn or sacred promise or pledge; (v) to declare or promise in a solemn way
synonyms: word of honor, pledge
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waylay
Definition
(v) to lie in wait for and ambush; (v) ambush
synonyms: entrap, ensnare
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wither
Definition
(v) to dry up, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small
synonyms: shrivel, droop, shame, abash
antonyms: bloom, flower, flourish, burgeon
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