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Vocabulary Workshop Unit 3
English Vocabulary
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12th Grade
04/05/2009

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