Vocabulary Unit 3 Words 1 – 20 6 th Grade

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Vocabulary Unit 3 Words 1 – 20 6 th Grade Thank you Mrs. Kind!

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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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Vocabulary Unit 3

Words 1 – 206th Grade

Thank you Mrs. Kind!

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barragebarrage• (n.) a rapid, large-scale outpouring of

something

• Synonyms: bombardment, shelling, volley, blast

The governor faced a

barrage of questions about

possible budget cuts.

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bigotbigot• (n.) an intolerant,

prejudiced, or biased person

• Synonyms: racist

When you speak in that narrow-minded way, you sound like a bigot.

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designatedesignate

• (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?

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diversitydiversity• (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.

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enigmaenigma• (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.

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gloatgloat• (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.

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globalglobal• (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.

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illusionillusion• (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.

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infuriateinfuriate• (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.

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motivatemotivate

• (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.

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pacifistpacifist• (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.

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queuequeue• (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 hoursbefore the box office opens, hoping to get the best tickets.

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restrictrestrict

• (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.

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sagesage• (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.

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slakeslake• (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.

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terrainterrain• (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 mostrugged terrain.

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vocationvocation• (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.

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vowvow• (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.

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waylaywaylay• (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.

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witherwither• (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.