Unit 3: Words and Definitions 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
Constituent
An essential part, a voter who elects a representative
Culminate
To reach a high point in development, to end, climax
Verb
Downright
Thoroughly
Absolute, complete, frank, blunt
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
Hanker
to long, to desire
Indulge
To give in to 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
To come into view, to appear in exaggerated form
A machine for weaving
Luster
The quality of giving off light, brightness/glitter
Miscellaneous
Mixed, of different kind
Oration
A public speech for a formal occasion
Peevish
Cross, complaining, irritable, contrary