35-46 Flashcards

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Brood

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(N.) A family of young animals (V.) to think over worried, unhappy way

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Culminate

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To reach a highpoint of development.

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3
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Drone

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make a continuous low humming sound.

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4
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Induge

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allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.

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5
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Literate

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(of a person) able to read and write.

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6
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Luster

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the manner in which the surface of a mineral reflects light, glory or distinction.

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7
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Oration

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a formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion.

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Peevish

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easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.

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9
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Singe

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burn (something) superficially or lightly.

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10
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Upright

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denoting a device designed to be used in a vertical position. (of a person) sitting or standing with the back straight.

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Animated

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full of life or excitement; lively.

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12
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Constituent

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being a voting member of a community or organization and having the power to appoint or elect.

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Downright

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to an extreme degree; thoroughly, (of a person’s manner or behavior) straightforward; so direct as to be blunt.

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14
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Goad

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provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction.

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15
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Hanker

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feel a strong desire for or to do something.

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16
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Loom

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(of an event regarded as ominous or threatening) seem about to happen.

17
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Miscellaneous

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of items or people gathered or considered together of various types or from different sources.

18
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Seethe

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To boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed

19
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Unique

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being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.

20
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Verify

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make sure or demonstrate that (something) is true, accurate, or justified.