Vocabulary 3 Flashcards

1
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Brood

A

as a NOUN
A family of young animals, especially birds

as a VERB
to think over in a worried, unhappy way

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2
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Constituent

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NOUN

an essential part; a voter who elects a representative

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3
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Culminate

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VERB

to reach high in development; to end; climax

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4
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Downright

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as an ADJECTIVE
absolute, complete, frank, blunt

as an ADVERB
thoroughly

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5
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Drone

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NOUN

a loafer; idler; a buzzing or a humming sound; a remote control device

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Goad

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as a VERB
To drive or urge on

as a NOUN
Something used to urge or drive on

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7
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Hanker

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as a VERB
to long for

as a NOUN
to desire

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8
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Indulge

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VERB

to give in to a wish or desire

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9
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Literate

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ADJECTIVE

able to read and right; showing an excellent educational background

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10
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Loom

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as a VERB
to come into view

as a NOUN
a machine for weaving

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11
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Luster

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NOUN

the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter

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12
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Miscellaneous

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ADJECTIVE

mixed, different kinds

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13
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Oration

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NOUN

a public speech for a formal occasion

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14
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Peevish

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ADJECTIVE

Cross, complaining, irritable

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15
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Seethe

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VERB

to boil or foam

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16
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Singe

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as a VERB
to burn slightly

as a NOUN
to burn the ends or edges

17
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Unique

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ADJECTIVE

One of a kind; unequaled; unusual

18
Q

Upright

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as an ADJECTIVE
Vertical, straight, honest

as an ADVERB
in a vertical position

19
Q

Verify

A

VERB

to establish the truth or accuracy of

20
Q

Animated

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ADJECTIVE

Full of life, lively, alive