Unit 3 Set A Vocab

Question 1

Brood

Answer 1

(n.) a family of young animals
(v.) to think over in a worried, unhappy way

Question 2

Culminate

Answer 2

(v.) to reach a high point of development

Question 3

drone

Answer 3

(n.) a loafer, idler, buzzing or humming sound
(v.) to make a humming sound

Question 4

indulge

Answer 4

(v.) to give in to a wish or desire

Question 5

literate

Answer 5

(adj.) able to read and write

Question 6

luster

Answer 6

(n.) the quality of giving off light

Question 7

oration

Answer 7

(n.) a public speech for a formal occasion

Question 8

peevish

Answer 8

(adj.) cross, complaining

Question 9

singe

Answer 9

(v.)to burn slightly
(n.) a burn at the ends

Question 10

Upright

Answer 10

(adj.) vertical, straight
(adv.) in a vertical position