Vocab Unit 3- Set A, B 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
Culminate
To reach a high point of development; to end, climax
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
Indulge
To give in to wish or desire, give oneself up to
Literate
Able to read and write; showing an excellent educational background; having knowledge or training
Luster
The quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter
Oration
A public speech for a formal occasion
Peevish
Cross, complaining, irritable; contrary
Singe
To burn slightly; a burn at the ends or edges
Upright
Vertical, straight; good honest; in a vertical postition
Animated
A full of life, lively, alive; moved to action
Constituent
An essential part; a voter who elects a representative
Downright
Thoroughly; absolute, complete; frank, blunt
Goad
To drive or urge on; something used to drive or urge on
Hanker
To long for, to desire
Loom
To come into view; appear in exaggerated form; a machine for weaving
Miscellaneous
Mixed, of different kinds
Seethe
To boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed
Unique
One of a kind; unequaled; unusual; found only in a given class, place, or situation
Verify
To establish the truth or accuracy of, confirm
