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level b unit 3
sadlier-oxford vocabulary
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| animated | (adj.)full of life (part.)moved to action |
| brood | (n.)a family of young animals, especially birds (v.)to think over in a worried, unhappy way |
| culminate (v.) | to reach a high point of development |
| downright | (adv.)thoroughly (adj.)absolute,complete;frank,blunt |
| drone | (n.)a loafer, idler, a buzzing or humming sound (v.)to make a buzzing sound;to speak in a dull tone of voice |
| goad | (v.)to drive or urge on (v.)something used to drive or urge on |
| indulge (v.) | to give in, to a wish or desire, give oneself up to |
| ingredient (n.) | one of the materials in a mixure, recipe or formula |
| literate (adj.) | able to read and write, showing an excellent educational background |
| loom | (v.) to come into view to appear in exaggerated form (n.)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 |
| singe | (v.) to burn slightly (n.) a burn at the ends or edges |
| unique (adj.) | one of a kind, unequaled, unusual |
| upright | (adj.) vertical, straight, good, honest (adv.) in a vertical position |
| verify (v.) | to establish the truth or accuracy of, confirm |
| yearn (v.) | to have astrong and earnest desire |