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Vocabulary Workshop
Level B(3)
20
Language - English
7th Grade
10/14/2010

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Term
animated
Definition
full of life, lively, alive, moved to action
Term
brood
Definition
a family of young animals, especially birds;
any group having the same nature and origin;
to think over in a worried, unhappy way.
Term
culminate
Definition
to reach a high point of development;
to end, climax
Term
downright
Definition
thoroughly;
absolute, complete, frank, blunt
Term
drone
Definition
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
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goad
Definition
to drive or urge on; something used to drive or urge on.
Term
indulge
Definition
to give in to a wish or desire, give oneself up to
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ingredient
Definition
one of the materials in a mixture, recipe, or formula.
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literate
Definition
able to read and write; showing an excellent educational background; having knowledge or training.
Term
loom
Definition
to come into view;
to appear in exaggerated form;
a machine for weaving.
Term
luster
Definition
the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter, brilliance.
Term
miscellaneous
Definition
mixed, of different kinds.
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oration
Definition
a public speech for a formal occasion.
Term
peevish
Definition
cross, complaining, irritable;
contrary
Term
seethe
Definition
to boil or foam;
to be excited or disturbed.
Term
singe
Definition
to burn slightly;
a burn at the ends or edges
Term
unique
Definition
one of a kind;
unequaled;
unusual;
found only in a given class, place or situation.
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upright
Definition
vertical, straight, good, honest;
in a vertical position.
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verify
Definition
to establish the truth or accuracy of;
confirm.
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yearn
Definition
to have a strong and earnest desire.
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