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unit 3
vocabulary workshop level B
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English
7th Grade
12/10/2008

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animated
Definition
adj. full of life, lively, alive; part. moved to action
synonyms: adj. energetic, vigorous
antonyms: adj. dull, lifeless, dead, flat
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brood
Definition
n. a family of young animals, especially birds; any group having the same nature and origin; v. to think over in a worried, unhappy way
synonyms: v. ponder, meditate, worry, agonize
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culminate
Definition
v. to reach a high point of development; to end, climax
synonyms: conclude, terminate
antonyms: begin, initiate, kick off, commence
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downright
Definition
adv. thoroughly; adj. absolutely, complete; frank, blunt
synonyms: adj. total, out-and-out, unqualified
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drone
Definition
n. a loafer, idler; a buzzing or humming sound; a remote-controll device; a male bee v. to make a buzzing sound; to speak in a dulltone of voice
synonyms:n. bum, do-nothing; v. hum, buzz, purr
antonyms:n. hard worker, workaholic
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goad
Definition
v. to drive or urge on; n. somethingused to urge on
synonyms:v. prod, spur on, incite
antonyms:v. curb, check, restrain
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indulge
Definition
v. to give in to a wish or desire, give oneself up to
synonyms: oblige, humor, coddle, pamper
antonyms: deny, refuse
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ingredient
Definition
n. one of the materials in a mixture, recipe, or formula
synonyms. element, component, constituent, factor
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literate
Definition
adj. able to read and write; showing an excellesnt educationalbackground; having knowledge or training
synonyms: educated, trained
antonyms: unletteered, unschooled, ignorant
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loom
Definition
v. to come into view; to appear in exagerated form; n. a machine for weaving
synonyms:v. emerge, surface, hover, tower
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luster
Definition
n. the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter, brilliance
synonyms: gloss, sheen, shine
antonyms: tarnish, dullness
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miscellaneous
Definition
adj. mixed, of different kinds
synonyms: varied, assorted, motley
antonyms: identical, uniform, homogeneous
Term
Oration
Definition
m. A public speak for a formal occasion
synonyms: address, harangue
Term
Peevish
Definition
Adj. Cross, complaining, irritable; contrary
synonyms: crabby, cranky, testy, stubborn
amtonyms: agreeable, amiable, even tempered, pleasant
Term
Seethe
Definition
V.to boil or foam; to be excited or disturb
synonyms: churn, simmer, stew
Term
Singe
Definition
v. to burn slightly; (n) a burn at the ends or edges
synonyms:v. scorch, char, sear
antonyms:v. incinerate
Term
Unique
Definition
Adj. One of a kind; unequaled; unusual; found only in a given class, place, or situation
synonyms: unparalleled, distinctive, singular
antonyms: ordinary, commonplace, run of the mill
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Upright
Definition
Adj. vertical, strait, good, honest; adv. in a vertical position
synonyms:adj. perpendicular, virtuous
antonyms:adj. horizontal, prone, dishonest, corrupt
Term
Verify
Definition
V. to establish the truth or accuracy of, confirm
synonyms: prove, Validate, substantiate
antonyms: disprove, refute, discredit
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Yearn
Definition
v. to have a strong and earnest desire.
synonyms: crave, long for, want
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