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