Vocabulary Unit 3 Set A

Question 1

Brood

Answer 1

A family of young animals, especially birds; any group of having the same nature and origin; to think over in a worried way.

Question 2

Culminate

Answer 2

to reach the highest point, summit, or highest development

Question 3

Drone

Answer 3

the male of the honeybee and other bees, stingless and making no honey.

Question 4

indulge

Answer 4

to yield to an inclination or desire; allow oneself to follow one’s will

Question 5

Luster

Answer 5

the state or quality of shining by reflecting light; glitter, sparkle, sheen, or gloss

Question 6

Oration

Answer 6

a formal public speech, especially one delivered on a special occasion, as on an anniversary, at a funeral, or at academic exercises.

Question 7

Peevish

Answer 7

cross, querulous, or fretful, as from vexation or discontent

Question 8

Singe

Answer 8

to burn superficially or slightly; scorch.

to burn the ends, projections, nap, or the like, of

Question 9

Upright

Answer 9

erect or vertical, as in position or posture.