Sadlier Level B Unit 3

animated

energetic, vigorous, lively, alive;

culminate

(v.) conclude, to end, climax

downright

(adv.) thoroughly; (adj.) absolute, complete; frank, blunt

indulge

(v.) to give in to a wish, coddle , pamper

literate

able to read and write; knowledgeable; educated

miscellaneous

(adj.) mixed, varied

peevish

(adj.) cross, complaining, irritable

seethe

(v.) to boil; to be disturbed, simmer, stew

unique

(adj.) unequaled; unusual, distinctive

verify

(v.)confirm, prove, validate, substantiate

brood

(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

culminate

(v.) to reach a high point of development; to end, climax

drone

(n.) a loafer, idler; a buzzing or humming sound; a remote-control device; a male bee; (v.) to make a buzzing sound; to speak in a dull tone of voice

hanker

(v.) to long for, to desire

literate

(adj.) able to read and write; showing an excellent educational background; having knowledge or training

Luster

(n.) the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter

oration

(n.) a public speech for a formal occasion

seethe

(v.) to boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed

verify

(v.) to establish the truth or accuracy of, confirm

upright

(adj.) vertical, straight; good, honest; (adv.) in a vertical position