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Vocabulary Unit 3 Words 1 – 20 6 th Grade

Vocabulary Unit 3 Words 1 – 20 6 th Grade. Thank you Mrs. Kind!. barrage. (n.) a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something Synonyms: bombardment, shelling, volley, blast The governor faced a barrage of questions about possible budget cuts. bigot.

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Vocabulary Unit 3 Words 1 – 20 6 th Grade

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  1. Vocabulary Unit 3Words 1 – 206th Grade Thank you Mrs. Kind!

  2. barrage • (n.) a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something • Synonyms: bombardment, shelling, volley, blast The governor faced a barrage of questions about possible budget cuts.

  3. bigot • (n.) an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person • Synonyms: racist When you speak in that narrow-minded way, you sound like a bigot.

  4. designate • (v.) to indicate, point out; to appoint • Synonyms: name, signify, denote, nominate, choose • (adj.) selected but not yet installed • Will you please tell me when the coach will designate a team leader?

  5. (n.) difference, variety; a condition of having many different types of forms Synonym: dissimilarity Our science teacher has a diversity of interests, including an appreciation of Russian literature. diversity

  6. enigma • (n.) someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which could not be understood or explained • Synonyms: riddle, mystery, puzzle, conundrum Critics complained that the plot twists in the new mystery movie make it an enigma.

  7. gloat • (v.) to look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction; to take great personal joy in • Synonyms: relish, revel in, • crow over I will not try to gloat about winning a scholarship to music camp.

  8. global • (adj.) of, relating to, or involving the whole world; comprehensive • Synonyms: worldwide, universal, widespread E-mail and Internet have linked the entire world into a global village.

  9. illusion • (n.) a false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exist • Synonyms: delusion, fantasy, deception Artist M.C. Esher often used optical illusions.

  10. infuriate • (v.) to make very angry, enrage • Synonyms: provoke, incense, madden It infuriates most parents when their children refuse to listen and treat them with disrespect.

  11. motivate • (v.) to provoke with a reason for doing; to push on to some goal or course of action • Synonyms: spur on, encourage, prompt, goad What is the best way to motivate students to undertake challenging work.

  12. pacifist • (n.) one who is against war or the use of violence • Synonyms: peacemaker, dove • (adj.) opposing war or violence Martin Luther King Jr. was a famous pacifist who had a very strong influence on the civil rights movement.

  13. queue • (n.) a line of people waiting for something (such as a bus or the opening of a store) • Synonyms: column, file, row, line • (v.) to form such a line The long queue at the bus stop indicated that the bus had not come for a while. Eager fans queue up hours before the box office opens, hoping to get the best tickets.

  14. restrict • (v.) to keep within set limits; to confine • Synonyms: hold back, limit Doctors often advise patients to restrict their intake of fatty or salty foods.

  15. sage • (adj..) wise • Synonyms: sagacious • (n.) a very wise person • Synonyms: philosopher, Solomon My aunt always gives me sage advice when I am struggling with a decision. Let’s ask the sage for his opinion on how to handle this problem.

  16. slake • (v.) to satisfy, relieve, or bring to an end • Synonyms: quench, gratify, sate, ease, assuage Nothing can slake my thirst better than a tall glass of water.

  17. terrain • (n.) the landscape, especially considered with regard to its physical features or fitness for some use; a field of knowledge • Synonyms: ground, topography, territory Mountain bikes are designed to stand up to even the most rugged terrain.

  18. vocation • (n.) any trade, profession, or occupation; a sense of fitness or special calling for one’s work • Synonyms: career, pursuit After many years of searching, she found her true vocation as a horse trainer.

  19. vow • (n) a solemn or sacred promise or pledge • (v.) to declare or promise in a solemn vow to avenge his father’s murder. • Synonyms: word of honor A bride and groom vow to love, honor, and respect each other throughout their marriage.

  20. waylay • (v.) to lie in wait for and attack, ambush • Synonyms: entrap, ensnare • Thugs often choose to waylay travelers as they make their way back home.

  21. wither • (v.) to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small • Synonyms: shrivel, droop, shame, abash • Despite people’s best efforts to remain young looking, skin will eventually wither with age.

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