Unit 3 Flashcards
Brood
A family of young animals, especially birds. Any group having the same nature and origin. To think over in a worried, unhappy way
Animated
Full of life, lively, alive. moved to action
Culminate
To reach a high point of development. To end, climax
Downright
Throughly. Absolute, complete. Frank, blunk
Drone
A loafer, idler. A buzzing or humming sound. A remote-control device. A male bee. To make a buzzing sound. To speak in a dull tone of voice
Goad
To drive or urge on. 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 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. A machine for weaving
Luster
The quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter, brilliance
Miscellaneous
Mixed, of different kinds
Oration
A public speech for a formal occasion
Peevish
Cross, complaining, irritable. Contray
Seethe
To boil or foam. To be excited or disturbed