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ELA Unit 3 VOCAB
Term | Definition |
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brood | (n.) a family of young animals, especially birds; any group having the same nature and origin (v.) to think over in a worried, unhappy way |
culminate | (v.) to reach a high point of development; to end, climax |
drone | (n.) a loafer, idler; a buzzing or humming sound; a remote-control device; a male bee (v.) to make a buzzing sound; to speak in a dull tone of voice |
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 |
luster | (n.) the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter |
oration | (n.) a public speech for a formal occasion |
peevish | (adj.) cross, complaining, irritable; contrary |
singe | (v.) to burn slightly (n.) to burn at the ends or edges |
upright | (adj.) vertical, straight, good, honest; (adj.) in a vertical position |
animated | (adj.) full of life, lively, alive to (part.) moved to action |
constituent | (n.) an essential part; a voter who elects a representative |
downright | (adv.) throughly (adj.) absolute, complete; frank, blunt |
goad | (v.) to drive or urge on (n.) something used to drive or urge on |
hanker | (v.) to long (for), to desire |
loom | (v.) to come into view; to appear in exaggerated form (n.) a machine for weaving |
miscellaneous | (adj.) mixed, of different kinds |
seethe | (v.) to boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed |
unique | (adj.) one of a kind; unequaled; found only in a given class, place, or situtation |
verify | (v.) to establish the truth or accuracy of, confirm |