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
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
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
Constituent
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: An essential part; a voter who elects a representative.
Synonyms: Element, component
Antonyms: Not applicable
Collimate
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: To reach high points of development; to end; climax.
Synonyms: Conclude, terminate
Antonyms: Begin, annotate, kickoff
Downright
Part of Speech: Adverb/Adjective
Definition: Truly; absolute; complete; frank; blunt.
Synonyms: Total, out-and-out
Antonyms: Not applicable
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
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
Hanker
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: To long for; to desire something.
Synonym: Not specified.
Antonyms: Not specified.
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
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
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
Luster
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: The quality of giving off light; brightness; glitter; brilliance.
Synonyms: Gloss, sheen, shine
Antonyms: Tarnish, dullness
Miscellaneous
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Mixed of different kinds; a variety of items.
Synonyms: Various, assorted, motley
Antonyms: Identical, uniform, homogeneous
Orientation
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A public speech for a formal occasion.
Synonym: Address
Antonyms: Not applicable
Peevish
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: Cross; complaining; irritable; contrary.
Synonyms: Crabby, testy, stubborn
Antonyms: Agreeable, amenable, even-tempered, pleasant
Seethe
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: To boil; to form; to be excited or disturbed.
Synonyms: Churn, simmer, stew
Antonyms: Not applicable
Singe
Part of Speech: Verb/Noun
Definition:
Verb: To burn slightly.
Noun: A burn at the ends or edges.
Synonyms: Scorch, char
Antonyms: Incinerate
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
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
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.