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Mrs. Dunn - Unit 3
Mrs. Dunn - Vocab Unit 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Definition for animated. | full of live, lively, alive; moved to action |
| Synonyms for animated. | energetic, vigorous |
| Antonyms for animated. | dull, lifeless, dead, flat |
| Definition for brood. | a family of young animals, especially birds; any group having the same nature and origin; to think over in a worried, unhappy way |
| Synonyms for brood. | ponder, meditate, worry, agonize |
| Definition for culminate. | to reach a high point of development; to end, climax |
| Synonyms for culminate. | conclude, terminate |
| Antonyms for culminate. | begin, initiate, kick off, commence |
| Definition for downright. | thoroughly; absolute, complete, frank, blunt |
| Synonyms for downright. | total,out-and-out, unqualified |
| Definition for 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 |
| Synonyms for drone. | bum; do-nothing; hum, buzz, purr |
| Antonyms for drone. | hard-worker; workaholic |
| Definition for goad. | to drive or urge on; something used to drive or urge on |
| Synonyms for goad. | prod, spur on, incite |
| Antonyms for goad. | curb, check, restrain |
| Definition for indulge. | to give in to a wish or desire, give oneself up to |
| Synonyms for indulge. | oblige, humor, coddle, pamper |
| Antonyms for indulge. | deny, refuse |
| Definition for ingredient. | one of the materials in a mixture, recipe, or formula |
| Synonyms for ingredient. | element, component, constituent, factor |
| Definition for literate. | able to read and write; showing an excellent educational background; having knowledge or training |
| Synonyms for literate. | educated, trained |
| Antonyms for literate. | unlettered, unschooled, ignorant |
| Definition for loom. | to come into view; to appear in exaggerated form; a machine for weaving |
| Synonyms for loom. | emerge, surface, hover, tower |
| Definition for luster. | the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter, brilliance |
| Synonyms for luster. | gloss, sheen, shine |
| Antonyms for luster. | tarnish, dullness |
| Definition for miscellaneous. | mixed, of different kinds |
| Synonyms for miscellaneous. | varied, assorted, motley |
| Antonyms for miscellaneous. | identical, uniform, homogeneous |
| Definition for oration. | a public speech for a formal occasion |
| Synonyms for oration. | address, harangue |
| Definition for peevish. | cross, complaining, irritable, contrary |
| Synonyms for peevish. | crabby, cranky, testy, stubborn |
| Antonyms for peevish. | agreeable, amiable, even-tempered, pleasant |
| Definition for seethe. | to boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed |
| Synonyms for seethe. | churn, simmer, stew |
| Definition for singe. | to burn slightly; a burn at the ends or edges |
| Synonyms for singe. | scorch, char, sear |
| Antonyms for singe. | incinerate |
| Definition for unique. | one of kind, unequaled, unusual, found only in a given class, place, or situation |
| Synonyms for unique. | unparalleled, distinctive, singular |
| Antonyms for unique. | ordinary, commonplace, run-of-the-mill |
| Definition for upright. | vertical, straight, good, honest; in a vertical position |
| Synonyms for upright. | perpendicular, virtuous |
| Antonyms for upright. | horizontal, prone, dishonest, corrupt |
| Definition for verify. | to establish the truth or accuracy of, confirm |
| Synonyms for verify. | prove, validate, substantiate |
| Antonyms for verify. | disprove, refute, discredit |
| Definition for yearn. | to have a strong and honest desire |
| Synonyms for yearn. | crave, long for, want |