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Unit 3


AB
animated(adj.)full of life, lively,alive; moved to action
brood(n.) a family of young animals, especially birds; any group having the same nature and origin; 9v.) to think over in a worried, unhappy way
culminate(v.) to reach a high point of development; to end, climax
downright(adv.) thoroughly; (adj.) absolute, complete; frank, blunt
drone(n.) a loafer, idler; a buzzing or humming sound; a remote-control device; a male bee; (v.) to make a buzzing ound; to speak in a dull tone of voice
goad(v.) to drive or urge on; (n.) something used to drive or urge on
indulge(v.) to give in to a wish or desire, give oneself up to
literate(adj.)able to read and write; showing an excellent educational background; having knowledge or training
ingredient(n.) one of the materials in a mixture, recipe, or formula
loom(v.)to come into view; to appear in exaggerated form; (n.0 a machine for weaving
luster(n.) the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter, brilliance
miscellaneous(adj.)mixed, of different kinds
oration(n.) a public speech for a formal occasion
peevish(adj.) cross, complaining, irritable; contrary
seethe(v.) to boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed
unique(adj.)one of a kind; unequaled; unusual; found only in a given class, place, or situation
upright(adj.) vertical, straight; good, honest; (adv.) in a vertical position
verify(v.)to establish the truth or accuracy of, confirm
singe(v.) to burn slightly (n.) a burn at the ends or edges
yearn(v.)to have a strong and earnest desire