Unit 3 Flashcards
(20 cards)
animated
full of life, lively, alive; (part) moved to action
brood
(n. ) a family of young animals, especially birds; any group having the same nature and origin; ( i/.) to think over in a worried, unhappy way
culminate
to reach a high point of development; to end, climax
downright
thoroughly; absolute, complete; frank, blunt
drone
a loafer, idler; a buzzing or humming sound; a remote-
control device; a male bee; ( v.) to make a buzzing sound; to
speak in a dull tone of voice
goad
to drive or urge on; (n.) something used to drive or urge on
indulge
to give in to a wish or desire, give oneself up to
ingredient
one of the materials in a mixture, recipe, or formula
literate
able to read and write; showing an excellent educational
background; having knowledge or training
loom
to come into view; to appear in exaggerated form; (n) machine for weaving
luster
the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter, brilliiance
miscellaneous
mixed, of different kinds
oration
a public speech for a formal occasion
peevish
cross, complaining, irritable; contrary
seethe
to boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed
singe
to burn slightly; (n.) a burn at the ends or edges
unique
one of a kind; unequaled; unusual; found only in a given
class, place, or situation
upright
vertical, straight; good, honest; (adv.) in a vertical position
verify
to establish the truth or accuracy of, confirm .
yearn
to have a strong and earnest desire
