Vocabulary Workshop: Unit 3-Part(s) of Speech, Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms
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Directions: Note carefully the spelling, pronunciation, part(s) of speech, and definition(s) of each of the following words.
Study the lists of synonyms and antonyms given at the end of each entry.
Word
Part(s) of
Speech
Definition(s)
barrage
bigot
designate
Noun
a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something
Noun
an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person
Verb
Adjective
diversity
enigma
gloat
global
Noun
to indicate, point out; to appoint
selected but not yet installed
difference, variety; a condition of having many
different types or forms
Noun
someone or something that is extremely puzzling;
that which cannot be understood or explained
Verb
to look at or think about with great intensity and
satisfaction; to take great personal joy in
Adjective
of, relating to, or involving the entire world;
comprehensive
Synonyms and
Antonyms
Synonyms:
bombardment,
shelling, volley,
blast
Synonyms:
-racist
Synonyms:
-name, signify,
denote,
nominate,
choose
Synonyms:
-dissimilarity
Antonyms:
-similarity,
sameness,
uniformity
Synonyms:
-riddle,
mystery, puzzle,
conundrum
Synonyms:
-relish, revel
in, crow over
Antonyms:
-regret,
bemoan,
mourn, feel
chagrined
Synonyms:
-worldwide,
universal,
widespread
Antonyms:
-loyal,
regional,
provincial
illusion
Noun
a false idea; something that one seems to see or to
be aware of that really does not exist
Synonyms:
-delusion,
fantasy,
deception
Antonyms:
- reality, truth,
actuality
infuriate
motivate
pacifist
Verb
Verb
Noun
Adjective
queue
restrict
sage
to make very angry, enrage
to provide with a reason for doing; to push on to
some goal or course of action
one who is against war or the use of violence
a line of people waiting for something (such as a bus
or opening of a store)
Verb
to form such a line
Verb
to keep within set limits; to confine
Noun
Antonyms:
-calm, soothe,
pacify, please
Synonyms:
-spur on,
encourage,
prompt, goad
Antonyms:
-discourage,
dissuade,
disincline
Synonyms:
-peacemaker,
dove
opposing war or violence
Noun
Adjective
Synonyms:
-provoke,
incense,
madden
wise
a very wise person
Antonyms:
-warmonger
Synonyms:
-column, file,
row, line
Antonyms:
-disorganized,
crowd
Synonyms:
-hold back,
limit
Antonyms:
-open up,
enlarge, expand
Synonyms:
-sagacious,
philosopher,
Solomon 
Antonyms:
slake
Verb
to satisfy, relieve, or bring to an end
-foolish,
unwise, fool,
dunce
Synonyms:
-quench,
gratify, sate,
ease, assuage
Antonyms:
-increase,
intensify,
aggravate
terrain
vocation
Noun
the landscape, especially considered with regard to
its physical features or fitness for some use; a field
of knowledge
Synonyms:
-ground,
topography,
territory
Noun
any trade, profession, or occupation; a sense of
fitness or special calling for one’s work
Synonyms:
-career,
pursuit
Antonyms:
-hobby,
pastime,
avocation
vow
waylay
wither
Noun
a solemn or sacred promise of pledge
Verb
to declare or promise in a solemn way
Synonyms:
-word of
honor, pledge
Verb
to lie in wait for and attach, ambush
Synonyms:
-entrap,
ensnare
Verb
to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel
ashamed, humiliated, or very small
Synonym:
-shrivel,
droop, shame,
abash
Antonyms:
-bloom, flower,
flourish,
burgeon