35-46 Flashcards
Brood
(N.) A family of young animals (V.) to think over worried, unhappy way
Culminate
To reach a highpoint of development.
Drone
make a continuous low humming sound.
Induge
allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.
Literate
(of a person) able to read and write.
Luster
the manner in which the surface of a mineral reflects light, glory or distinction.
Oration
a formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion.
Peevish
easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.
Singe
burn (something) superficially or lightly.
Upright
denoting a device designed to be used in a vertical position. (of a person) sitting or standing with the back straight.
Animated
full of life or excitement; lively.
Constituent
being a voting member of a community or organization and having the power to appoint or elect.
Downright
to an extreme degree; thoroughly, (of a person’s manner or behavior) straightforward; so direct as to be blunt.
Goad
provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction.
Hanker
feel a strong desire for or to do something.
Loom
(of an event regarded as ominous or threatening) seem about to happen.
Miscellaneous
of items or people gathered or considered together of various types or from different sources.
Seethe
To boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed
Unique
being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
Verify
make sure or demonstrate that (something) is true, accurate, or justified.
