Unit 3 Definitions

Question 1

(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

Answer 1

brood

Question 2

(v.) to reach a high point of development; to end, climax

Answer 2

culminate

Question 3

(adv.) thoroughly; (adj.) absolute, complete; frank, blunt

Answer 3

downright

Question 4

(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

Answer 4

drone

Question 5

(v.) to drive or urge on; (n.) something used to drive or urge on

Answer 5

goad

Question 6

(v.) to give in to a wish or desire, give oneself up to

Answer 6

indulge

Question 7

(n.) one of the materials in a mixture, recipe, or formula

Answer 7

ingredient

Question 8

(adj.) able to read and write; showing and excellent educational background; having knowledge or training

Answer 8

literate

Question 9

(v.) to come into view; to appear in exaggerated form; (n.) a machine for weaving

Answer 9

loom

Question 10

(n.) the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter, brilliance

Answer 10

luster

Question 11

(adj.) mixed, of different kinds

Answer 11

miscellaneous

Question 12

(n.) a public speech for a formal occasion

Answer 12

oration

Question 13

(adj.) cross, complaining, irritable; contrary

Answer 13

peevish

Question 14

(v.) to boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed

Answer 14

seethe

Question 15

(v.) to burn slightly; (n.) a burn at the ends or edges

Answer 15

singe

Question 16

(adj.) one of a kind; unequaled; unusual; found in only a given class, place, or situation

Answer 16

unique

Question 17

(adj.) vertical, straight; good, honest; (adv.) in a vertical position

Answer 17

upright

Question 18

(v.) to establish the truth or accuracy of, confirm

Answer 18

verify

Question 19

(v.) to have a strong and earnest desire

Answer 19

yearn

Question 20

(adj.) full of life, lively, alive; (part.) moved into action

Answer 20

animated