Download - Vocabulary Unit 3 Words 1 – 20 6 th Grade
Vocabulary Unit 3
Words 1 – 206th Grade
Thank you Mrs. Kind!
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.
bigotbigot• (n.) an intolerant,
prejudiced, or biased person
• Synonyms: racist
When you speak in that narrow-minded way, you sound like a bigot.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.