Unit 3 Words Flashcards
animated
full of life, lively, alive
brood
(noun) a family of young animals, especially birds; any group having the same nature and origin
(verb) to think over in a worried, unhappy way
constituent
an essential part; a voter who elects a representative
culminate
to reach a high point in development; to end, climax
downright
(adverb) thoroughly
(adjective) absolute, complete; frank, blunt
drone
(noun) a loafer, idler; a buzzing or humming sound; a remote controlled device; a male bee
(verb) to make a buzzing sound; to speak in a dull tone of voice
goad
(verb) to drive or urge on
(noun) something used to drive or urge on
hanker
to long for or desire
indulge
to give into a wish or desire, to give oneself up to
literate
able to read and write; showing an excellent educational background; having knowledge or training
loom
(verb) to come into view; to appear in exaggerated form
(noun) a machine for weaving
luster
the quality of giving off light, brightness or glitter
miscellaneous
mixed, of different kinds
oration
a public speech for a formal occasion
peevish
cross, complaining, irratible
seethe
to boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed
singe
to burn slightly
unique
one of a kind; unequaled; unusual
upright
vertical, straight; good, honest
verify
to establish the truth or accuracy of, confirm
