Vocabulary Workshop Level B Unit Three Review

Vocabulary Workshop Level B Unit Three Review

  • Overview

    • This document provides a review of vocabulary words for Level B, Unit Three, in preparation for an upcoming test.

    • Key components to study include:

      • Definitions

      • Usage in sentences

      • Parts of speech (adjectives, verbs, etc.)

      • Synonyms and antonyms


Vocabulary Words

  1. Animated

    • Part of Speech: Adjective

    • Definition: Full of life; lively; alive; can also mean to move to action.

    • Synonyms: Energetic, vigorous

    • Antonyms: Lifeless, dead, flat

  2. Brood

    • Part of Speech:

      • Noun: A family of young animals (especially birds); any group having the same nature and origin.

      • Verb: To think over in a worried, unhappy way.

    • Definition:

      • Noun Definition: A family of young animals, especially birds.

      • Verb Definition: To think over in a worried, unhappy way.

    • Synonyms: Ponder, meditate, worry

    • Antonyms: Not applicable

  3. Constituent

    • Part of Speech: Noun

    • Definition: An essential part; a voter who elects a representative.

    • Synonyms: Element, component

    • Antonyms: Not applicable

  4. Collimate

    • Part of Speech: Verb

    • Definition: To reach high points of development; to end; climax.

    • Synonyms: Conclude, terminate

    • Antonyms: Begin, annotate, kickoff

  5. Downright

    • Part of Speech: Adverb/Adjective

    • Definition: Truly; absolute; complete; frank; blunt.

    • Synonyms: Total, out-and-out

    • Antonyms: Not applicable

  6. Drown

    • Part of Speech:

      • Noun: A loafer; idler; a buzzing or humming sound; a remote control device; a male bee.

      • Verb: To make a buzzing sound; to speak in a dull tone or voice.

    • Definition:

      • Noun Definition: A loafer or idler; the sound made by various devices.

      • Verb Definition: To make a dull, buzzing sound.

    • Synonyms: Bum, doing nothing, buzz, purr

    • Antonyms: Hard worker

  7. Goad

    • Part of Speech: Verb/Noun

    • Definition: To drive or urge on; can also refer to something used to drive or urge on.

    • Synonyms: Prod, spur on

    • Antonyms: Curb, check, restrain

  8. Hanker

    • Part of Speech: Verb

    • Definition: To long for; to desire something.

    • Synonym: Not specified.

    • Antonyms: Not specified.

  9. Indulge

    • Part of Speech: Verb

    • Definition: To give in to one's wishes or desires; to yield to.

    • Synonyms: Oblique, humor, pamper

    • Antonyms: Deny, refuse

  10. Literate

    • Part of Speech: Adjective

    • Definition: Able to read and write; showing an excellent educational background; having knowledge or training.

    • Synonyms: Educated

    • Antonyms: Unlettered, ignorant

  11. Loom

    • Part of Speech: Verb/Noun

    • Definition:

      • Verb: To come into view; to appear in an exaggerated form.

      • Noun: A machine for weaving.

    • Synonyms: Emerge, surface, hover, tower

    • Antonyms: Not applicable

  12. Luster

    • Part of Speech: Noun

    • Definition: The quality of giving off light; brightness; glitter; brilliance.

    • Synonyms: Gloss, sheen, shine

    • Antonyms: Tarnish, dullness

  13. Miscellaneous

    • Part of Speech: Adjective

    • Definition: Mixed of different kinds; a variety of items.

    • Synonyms: Various, assorted, motley

    • Antonyms: Identical, uniform, homogeneous

  14. Orientation

    • Part of Speech: Noun

    • Definition: A public speech for a formal occasion.

    • Synonym: Address

    • Antonyms: Not applicable

  15. Peevish

    • Part of Speech: Adjective

    • Definition: Cross; complaining; irritable; contrary.

    • Synonyms: Crabby, testy, stubborn

    • Antonyms: Agreeable, amenable, even-tempered, pleasant

  16. Seethe

    • Part of Speech: Verb

    • Definition: To boil; to form; to be excited or disturbed.

    • Synonyms: Churn, simmer, stew

    • Antonyms: Not applicable

  17. Singe

    • Part of Speech: Verb/Noun

    • Definition:

      • Verb: To burn slightly.

      • Noun: A burn at the ends or edges.

    • Synonyms: Scorch, char

    • Antonyms: Incinerate

  18. Unique

    • Part of Speech: Adjective

    • Definition: One of a kind; unequaled; unusual; found only in a given class, place, or situation.

    • Synonyms: Unparalleled, distinctive

    • Antonyms: Ordinary, commonplace, run-of-the-mill

  19. Upright

    • Part of Speech: Adjective/Adverb

    • Definition:

      • Adjective Definition: Vertical; straight; good; honest.

      • Adverb Definition: In a vertical position.

    • Synonyms: Perpendicular, virtuous

    • Antonyms: Horizontal, prone, dishonest, corrupt

  20. Verify

    • Part of Speech: Verb

    • Definition: To establish the truth or accuracy of; to confirm.

    • Synonyms: Prove, validate, substantiate

    • Antonyms: Disprove, discredit


  • Test Preparation Tips

    • Knowing the definitions and parts of speech for each word is essential.

    • Familiarity with synonyms and antonyms could aid in understanding the context of the words during the exam.

    • Practice completing sentences using the vocabulary words to reinforce memory.

    • Remember to review all aspects, including potential synonyms and antonyms, even if they are not mandatory to memorize fully.