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7th Grade Unit 3 Voc
Sadlier Unit 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| animated | full of life, lively, alive; moved to action |
| brood | a family of young animals, especially birds; any group having the same nature and origin; to think over in a worried, unhappy way |
| constituent | an essential part; a voter who elects a representative |
| culminate | to reach a high point of development; to end |
| downright | thoroughly, absolute, complete, frank, blunt |
| drone | a loafer, idler; a buzzing or humming sound; to make a buzzing sound; to speak in a dull tone of voice |
| goad | to drive or urge on; something used to drive or urge on |
| hanker | to long for or desire |
| indulge | to give in to a wish or desire; to give oneself up to |
| literate | able to read and write; showing excellent educational background; having knowledge or training |
| loom | to come into view; to appear in exaggerated form; a machine for weaving |
| luster | the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter |
| miscellaneous | mixed, of different kinds |
| oration | a public speech for a formal occasion |
| peevish | cross, complaining, irritable, contrary |
| seethe | to boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed |
| unique | one of a kind, unequaled, unusual; found only in a given class, place or situation |
| upright | vertical, straight; good, honest; in a vertical position |
| verify | to establish the truth or accuracy of; confirm |
| singe | to burn slightly; a burn at the ends or edges |