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