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ELA Quiz 5
Grade 6
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English
Not Applicable
12/19/2021

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barrage
Definition
a rapid, large-scale outpouring of something
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designate
Definition
to indicate, point out; to appoint; selected but not yet installed
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enigma
Definition
(n.) someone or something that is extremely puzzling; that which cannot be understood or explained
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infuriate
Definition
(v.) to make very angry, enrage
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pacifist
Definition
(n.) one who is against war or the use of violence; (adj.) opposing war or violence
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queue
Definition
(n.) a line of people waiting for something (v.) to form such a line
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slake
Definition
(v.) to satisfy, relieve, or bring to an end
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terrain
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(n.) the landscape, especially considered with regard to its physical features or fitness for some use; a field of knowledge
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vow
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(n.) a solemn or sacred promise or pledge; (v.) to declare or promise in a solemn way
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waylay
Definition
(v.) to lie in wait for and attack, ambush
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bigot
Definition
(n.) an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person
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diversity
Definition
(n.) difference, variety; a condition of having many different types of forms
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gloat
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diversity
(n.) difference, variety; a condition of having many different types of forms
gloat
to look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction; to take great personal joy in
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global
Definition
(adj.) of, relating to, or involving the entire world; comprehensive
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illusion
Definition
(n.) a false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware that really does not exist
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motivate
Definition
(v) to provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some goal or course of action
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restrict
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(v.) to keep within set limits; to confine
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sage
Definition
(adj.) wise; (n.) a very wise person
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vocation
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(n) any trade, profession, or occupation; a sense of fitness or special calling for one's work
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wither
Definition
vocation
(n) any trade, profession, or occupation; a sense of fitness or special calling for one's work
wither
(v.) to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small
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