Unit 3 Flashcards
Animated
(adj) full of life, lively, alive, moved to action.
Synonym: Energetic
brood
(n) a family of young animals, especially birds, any group having the same nature or orgin
brood
(v) to think over in a worried, unhappy, way.
Synonym: ponder
constituent
(n) an essential part; a voter who elects a representative
Synonym: element
Culminate
to reach a high point of development; to end, climax.
Synonym: conclude
downright
(adv) thoroughly
downright
(adj) Absolute, complete, frank
Synonym: total
drone
(n) a loafer, idler, a buzzing or humming sound, a remote-control device, a male bee
Synonym: buzz
drone
(v) to make a buzzing noise, to speak in a dull tone of voice
goad
(v) to drive or urge on
goad
(n) something used to drive and urge on
Synonym: prod
hanker
(v) to long for, to desire
Synonym: yearn
indulge
(v) to give into a wish or a desire, give oneself up to
Synonym: oblige
literate
(adj) able to read and write, showing an excellent educational background, having knowledge or training.
Synonym: educated
loom
(v) to come into view, to appear in exaggerated form
Synonym: hover
loom
(n) a machine for weaving
luster
(n) the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter
Synonym: shine
miscellaneous
(adj) mixed, all different kinds.
Synonym: assorted
oration
(n) a public speech for a formal occasion.
Synonym: address
peevish
(adj) cross, complaining, irritable, contrary.
Synonym: stubborn
seethe
(v) to boil or foam, to be excited or disturbed.
Synonym: simmer
singe
(v) to burn slightly
Synonym: scorch
singe
(n) a burn at the end or edges.
unique
(adj) one of a kind, unequaled, unusual, found only in a given class, place, or situation.
Synonym: distinctive
upright
(adj) vertical, straight, good.
Synonym: virtous
upright
(adv) in a vertical position.
verify
(v) to establish the truth or accuracy of, confirm.
Synonym: validate
