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vocab.
unit 3
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6th Grade
11/01/2007

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barrage

Definition
 s rapid, large scale outpouring of something, blast
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bigot
Definition
prejudiced , racist
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designate
Definition
point out, selected but not yet installed, choose
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diversity
Definition
having many different types
difference
 not similarity
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emigma
Definition
someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained
 puzzle
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gloat
Definition
to look at or think about with great intensity
crow over
not regret
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gobal
Definition
relating to or involving the entire world. worldwide
not local
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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
fantasy
not truth

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infuriate

Definition
to make very angry. enrage
provoke
not calm
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motivate
Definition
to provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some goal or course of action
encourage
not disincline
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pacifist

Definition
one who is against war or the use of violence.    opposing war or violence
dove
not warmonger
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queue
Definition
a line of people waiting for something(such as a bus or a opening of a store)
to form a line
line
not crowd
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restrict
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to keep within set limits to confine
hold back
not open up
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sage

Definition
wise

a very wise person
sagacious solomon
not unwise nor fool
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slake
Definition

to satisfy relieve or bring to an end
ease
not increase

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terrain
Definition
the landscape, especially considered with regard to its physical features or fitness for some use
ground
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vocation
Definition
any trade profession or occupation a sense of fitness or special calling for ones work
career
not hobby
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vow
Definition
a solemn or sacred promise or pledge

to declare or promise in a solemn way
pledge and word of honor
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waylay
Definition
a lie in wait for and attack
ambush
entrap
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wither

Definition
to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed humiliated or very small
shame
not bloom
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