1. Vocabulary Unit 3

2. animated (an i mat ed) Definition – (adj) full of life, lively, alive The graphics in video games are always animated.

3. brood Definition – (n) a family of young animals, especially birds; (v) to think over in a worried, unhappy way The mother duck watched over her brood.

4. culminate (cul mi nate) Definition – (v) to reach a high point of development; to end We put on a play to culminate our unit of study on the environment.

5. downright (down right) Definition – (adv) thoroughly (adj) absolute, complete, blunt The actor was downright convincing.

6. drone Definition – (n) a loafer, idler; a buzzing or humming sound; a male bee (v) to make a buzzing sound; to speak in a dull tone of voice A male bee is called a drone.

7. goad Definition – (v) to drive or urge on; (n) something used to drive or urge on The herder used a goad to move the cattle.

8. indulge (in dulge) Definition - (v) to give in to a wish or desire; give oneself up to Who can resist the urge to indulge in dessert?

9. ingredient (in gre di ent) Definition – (n) one of the materials in a mixture, recipe, or formula Flour is the first ingredient and then we can add the eggs.

10. literate (lit er ate) Definition – (adj) able to read and write; having knowledge or training Can both the student and the dog be literate?

11. loom Definition – (v) to come into view; to appear in an exaggerated form (n) a machine for weaving The loom was used to make a rug.

12. luster (lus ter) Definition – (n) the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter The polished stones gave off a luster.

13. miscellaneous (mis cel la ne ous) Definition – (adj) mixed, of different kinds A drawer filled with miscellaneous items was found in the kitchen.

14. oration (or a tion) Definition – (n) a public speech for a formal occasion An oration is given at the college graduation.

15. peevish (pee vish) Definiton – (adj) cross, complaining, irritable He will lose his friends if he continues to be so peevish.

16. seethe Definition - (v) to boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed The basset hound would seethe with anger when someone would take his bone.

17. singe Definition – (v) to burn slightly, (n) to burn at the ends or edges One can singe the paper to make it appear aged.

18. unique (u nique) Definition - (adj) one of a kind; unusual This is a unique vehicle.

19. upright (up right) Definition – (adj) vertical, straight, good, honest (adv) in a vertical position The patient was finally able to stand upright.

20. verify (ver i fy) Definition – (v) to establish the truth or accuracy, confirm It is wise to verify the votes when the count is close.

21. yearn Definition – (v) to have a strong and earnest desire We never want to lose the yearn to learn.