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2 Unit #3 Word # 1 Barrage (n) A rapid, large scale outpouring of something The governor faced a barrage of questions about possible budget cuts. Synonym: bombardment

3 Unit #3 Word # 2 Bigot (n) Intolerant, prejudiced or biased person When you speak in that narrow minded way, you sound like a bigot. Synonym: Racist

4 Unit #3 Word #3 Designate (v) To indicate, point out; to appoint Will you please tell me when the coach will designate a new team captain? Synonym: Choose

5 Unit #3 Word #4 Diversity (n) Difference, variety Our science teacher has a diversity of interests, including Russian literature and organic gardening. Synonym: variety Antonym: similarity

6 Unit #3 Word #5 Enigma (n) Something or someone that is extremely puzzling Critics complained that the plot twists in the new mystery movie make it an enigma. Synonym: Riddle

7 Unit #3 Word # 6 Gloat (verb) To look at or think about with great satisfaction or personal joy I will try not to gloat about winning the scholarship. Synonym: Brag Antonym: Humble

8 Unit #3 Word #7 Global (adj) Relating to, or involving the entire world E-mail and the internet have linked the entire world into a global village. Synonym: Universal Antonym: Local

9 Unit #3 Word #8 illusion (n) False idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exist Artist M C Escher often used optical illusion in his work. Synonym: fantasy Antonyms: reality

10 Unit #3 Word #9 Infuriate (v) To make very angry It infuriates most parents when their children refuse to listen to them. Synonym: Enrage Antonym: Calm

11 Unit #3 Word #10 Motivate (verb) To provide with a reason for doing; to push someone to a goal What is the best way to motivate students to read more? Synonym: Encourage Antonym: Discourage


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