VW3 Flashcards
animated
full of life; moved to action
S-energetic, vigorous
A-lifeless, dead, flat
constituent
an essential part; a voter who elects the representatives
S-element, component
downright
thoroughly; absolute, complete; frank, blunt
S-total, out-and-out
goad
something used to drive or urge on
hanker
to long for; to desire
S-yearn
loom
to come into view; to appear in exaggerated form
a machine for weaving
S-emerge, surface, hover, tower
miscellaneous
mixed; of different kinds
S-varied, assorted, motley
A-identical, uniform, homogeneous
seethe
to boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed
S-churn, simmer, stew
unique
one of a kind; unequaled; unusual; found only in a given class, place, or situation
S-unparalleled, distinctive
A-ordinary, commonplace, run-of-the-mill
verify
to establish the truth or accuracy of; confirm
S-prove, validate, substantiate
A-disprove, discredit
brood
a family of young animals, especially birds; any group having the same nature or origin; to think over in a worried, unhappy way
S-ponder, meditate, worry, agonize
culminate
to reach a high point of development, to end; climax
S-conclude, terminate
A-begin, initiate, kick-off
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
S-hum, buzz, purr, bum, do nothing
A-hard worker
indulge
to give in to a wish or desire; to go oneself up to
S-oblige, humor, coddle, pamper
A-deny, refuse
literate
able to read and write; showing an excellent educational background; having knowledge or training
S-educated
A-unlettered, ignorant
