VoCaB Unit 3 Set One And Two Flashcards

1
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Brood

A

A family of young animals , especially birds ; any group having the same nature and origin .

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2
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Culminate

A

To reach a high point of development ; to end , climax

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3
Q

Drone

A

A loafer , idler ; a buzzing or humming sound

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4
Q

Indulge

A

To give in to a wish or desire ; give oneself up to

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5
Q

Literate

A

Able to read and write ; showing an excellent educational background .

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6
Q

Luster

A

The quality of giving off light , brightness , glitter

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7
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Oration

A

A public speech for a formal occasion

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8
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Peevish

A

Cross , complaining , irritable ; contrary

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9
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Singe

A

To burn slightly , a burn at the edges

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10
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Upright

A

Vertical , straight ; good , honest . In a vertical position.

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11
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Animated

A

Full of life , lively , alive

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12
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Constituent

A

An essential part ; a voter who elects a representative

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13
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Downright

A

Thoroughly ; absolute , complete frank , blunt .

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14
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Goad

A

To drive or urge on; something used to drive or urge on.

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15
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Hanker

A

To long for , to desire

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