Vocabulary List Level B Unit 6

Flashcards for vocabulary terms from Level B Unit 6, including definitions and example sentences.

the quality of giving off light; brightness, glitter, brilliance

luster

assorted; of different kinds

miscellaneous

a public speech for a formal occasion

oration

cross, irritable, contrary

peevish

to boil or foam; to be disturbed

seethe

to burn slightly; a burn at the ends or edges

singe

one of a kind; unequaled; unusual; found only in a given class, place, or situation

unique

vertical, straight; good, honest

upright

to establish the truth or accuracy of; confirm

verify

to have a strong and earnest desire

yearn

Sample sentence for 'luster'

The polished gold dome atop the state capital shone with a starry luster.

Sample sentence for 'miscellaneous'

A collection of miscellaneous items was piling up in my locker.

Sample sentence for 'oration'

MLK Jr. 's oration at the March on Washington is still studied today.

Sample sentence for 'peevish'

Although the members of the tour group were usually in good spirits, hunger made them peevish.

Sample sentence for 'seethe'

My mother would seethe with rage each time she learned that an animal had been mistreated.

Sample sentence for 'singe'

Getting too close to the flame of the campfire caused the camper to singe his eyelashes.

Sample sentence for 'unique'

Most people would agree that finding an elephant in one’s bathtub would be considered a unique situation.

Sample sentence for 'upright'

The senator showed her upright character by voting for bills she believed to be morally right.

Sample sentence for 'verify'

The reporter hurried to verify the source of the statement.

Sample sentence for 'yearn'

Who wouldn’t yearn for a snow day after two full months of school?