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Unit 3 Vocabulary
Animated(adjective)
Definition:
Full of life; alive.
Synonyms: energetic, lively
Antonyms: dull, lifeless
The storyteller was very animated, taking on the voices of various characters and making sound effects.
Brood(noun, verb)
Definitions:
Noun: a family of young animals, especially birdsVerb: to think over in a worried manner
Synonyms: (verb) worry, agonize, ponder
In the documentary My Life as a Turkey, a brood of poults imprint on a human as their parent.
I brooded over whether I should tell my parents about my failing grade in math, or just let them find out on my report card.
Drone(noun, verb)
Definition:Noun: (1) a buzzing sound;
(2) a remote-controlled device
(3) a male bee
Verb: (1) to speak in a dull tone
(2) to make a buzzing sound
Military drones perform surveillance and bombing missions.
Our teacher droned on and on interminably, putting us to sleep.
Goad(noun, verb)
Definitions:Verb: to drive or urge on;
Noun: the object used to drive or urge on.
Synonyms: prod, spur on, incite
Antonyms: curb, restrain
Elephant trainers goad elephants to perform byusing large, leather-covered goads.
Indulge(verb)
Definition: to give in to desire or a wish
Synonyms: coddle, pamper
Antonyms: deny, refuse
After a stressful day, I indulged myself by soaking in the hot tub.
Literate(adjective)
Definition: able to read or write; showing an excellence in knowledge or background
Synonyms: educated, trained
Antonyms: ignorant, uneducated
Although I speak Russian fluently, I’m not literate in that language.
Loom(verb, noun)
Definitions:
Verb: to come into view in exaggerated form
Noun: a machine for weaving
Ms. Hart has a tendency to loom over my shoulder whileI’m writing—it frightens me!
Miscellaneous(adjective)
Definition: mixed, different kinds
Synonyms: varied, assorted, mixed
Antonyms: identical, uniform, homogenous
Our family’s junk drawer has miscellaneous items rangingfrom nails to dog collars.
Oration(noun)
Definition: a formal public speech
Synonyms: address, speech
President Barack Obama recently gave an oration aboutthe status of the American economy.
Peevish(adjective)
Definition: to be in an irritable mood
Synonyms: crabby, cross, testy, stubborn
Antonyms: agreeable, pleasant
.
I became peevish as I waited for my friend, who is always late, to arrive. Were we going to miss the movie?
Singe(verb, noun)
Definitions:
Verb: to burn slightly
Noun: a slight burn
Synonyms: scorch, char
I ended up singeing my shirt when I was ironing it.
Unique(adjective)
Definition: one of a kind; found only in a specific situation
Synonyms: distinctive, singular
Julie has a unique way of writing poetry that I’ve never seen before.
Upright(adjective)
Definitions:
1. Vertical or straight in position;
2. Good or honest
Synonyms: perpendicular; virtuous
Antonyms: horizontal; dishonest, sneaky
Let’s stand this grandfather clock upright.An upright person will always be honest and fair.
Verify(verb)
Definition: to establish the truth or accuracy of
Synonyms: validate, confirm
Antonyms: disprove, refute
Journalists should always verify facts before writing news stories.
Yearn(verb)
Definition: to have a strong and sincere desire
Synonyms: crave, want
I am yearning to become a foster “mom” for rescued dogs.