Unit 3 Definitions Flashcards
(n.) a family of young animals, especially birds; any group having the same nature and origin; (v.) to think over in a worried, unhappy way
brood
(adj.) full of life, lively, alive; (part.) moved into action
animated
(v.) to reach a high point of development; to end, climax
culminate
(adv.) thoroughly; (adj.) absolute, complete; frank, blunt
downright
(n.) a loafer, idler; a buzzing or humming sound; a remote-control device; a male bee; (v.) to make a buzzing sound; to speak in a dull tone of voice
drone
(v.) to drive or urge on; (n.) something used to drive or urge on
goad
(v.) to give in to a wish or desire, give oneself up to
indulge
(n.) one of the materials in a mixture, recipe, or formula
ingredient
(adj.) able to read and write; showing and excellent educational background; having knowledge or training
literate
(v.) to come into view; to appear in exaggerated form; (n.) a machine for weaving
loom
(n.) the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter, brilliance
luster
(adj.) mixed, of different kinds
miscellaneous
(n.) a public speech for a formal occasion
oration
(adj.) cross, complaining, irritable; contrary
peevish
(v.) to boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed
seethe
