1. Unit 3 Vocabulary

2. 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.

3. Brood (noun, verb) Definitions:
Noun: a family of young animals, especially birds
Verb: 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.

4. 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.

5. 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 by
using large, leather-covered goads.

6. 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.

7. Synonyms: educated, trained
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.

8. 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 while
I’m writing—it frightens me!

9. Miscellaneous (adjective)
Definition: mixed, different kinds
Synonyms: varied, assorted, mixed
Antonyms: identical, uniform, homogenous
Our family’s junk drawer has miscellaneous items ranging
from nails to dog collars.

10. Synonyms: address, speech
Oration (noun)
Definition: a formal public speech
Synonyms: address, speech
President Barack Obama recently gave an oration about
the status of the American economy.

11. Synonyms: crabby, cross, testy, stubborn Antonyms: agreeable, pleasant
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?

13. I ended up singeing my shirt when I was ironing it.
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.

14. Synonyms: distinctive, singular
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.

15. Upright (adjective) Definitions: Vertical or straight in position;
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.

16. Synonyms: validate, confirm Antonyms: disprove, refute
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.

17. I am yearning to become a foster “mom” for rescued dogs.
Yearn (verb)
Definition: to have a strong and sincere desire
Synonyms: crave, want
I am yearning to become a foster “mom” for rescued dogs.