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1 Lesson 3 Vocabulary Set A

2 bigot (n) an intolerant, prejudiced, or biased person
When you speak in that narrow-minded way, you sound like a bigot.

3 diversity (n) difference, variety; a condition of having many different types or forms Our science teacher has a diversity of interests, including an appreciation of Russian literature.

4 I will try not to gloat about winning a scholarship to music camp.
(v) to look at or think about with great intensity and satisfaction; to take great personal joy in I will try not to gloat about winning a scholarship to music camp.

5 (adj) of, relating to, or involving the entire world; comprehensive
global (adj) of, relating to, or involving the entire world; comprehensive and the Internet have linked the entire world into a global village.

6 Magicians use optical illusions to amaze their audiences.
(n) a false idea; something that one seems to see or to be aware of that really does not exist Magicians use optical illusions to amaze their audiences.

7 motivate (v) to provide with a reason for doing; to push on to some goal How can we motivate the students to undertake more challenging work?

8 (v) to keep within set limits; to confine
restrict (v) to keep within set limits; to confine Doctors often advise patients to restrict their intake of fatty or salty foods.

9 sage (adj) wise (n) a very wise person
My aunt always gives me sage advice. Let’s ask the sage for guidance.

10 vocation (n) any trade, profession, or occupation; a sense of fitness or special calling for one’s work After many years of searching, she found her true vocation as a horse trainer.

11 wither (v) to dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small Despite people’s best efforts to remain young looking, skin will eventually wither with age.


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