Vocabulary Unit 3 Grade 7

Animated full of life, lively, alive Performing the new dance made the couple feel animated.

Brood a family of young animals, especially birds; any group having the same nature or origin to think over in a worried or unhappy way The brood of ducklings played in the pond.

Culminate to reach a high point of development; to end, climax All of his work culminated in disaster when the computer deleted all of his typing.

Downright thoroughly; absolute, complete, frank, blunt The boy’s actions were downright unacceptable.

Drone a loafer, idler; a buzzing or humming sound to speak in a dull tone of voice The presenter’s speech was delivered in a drone manner.

Goad to drive or urge on; something used to drive or urge on The coach’s pep talk goaded the team into action.

Indulge to give in to a wish or desire, give oneself up to After eating sensibly all week, I just had to indulge in some chocolate cake.

Ingredient one of the materials in a mixture, recipe, or formula Before beginning, be sure that all the ingredients are available.

Literate able to read and write; showing an excellent educational background; having knowledge or training The highly literate graduate is most likely to succeed.

Loom to come into view; to appear in exaggerated form a machine used for weaving The alarm warned of the dangers that loomed ahead.

Luster the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter, brilliance The diamond sparkled with a starry luster.

Miscellaneous mixed, of different kinds The garage sale contained a collection of miscellaneous items.

Oration a public speech for a formal occasion The man’s oration demanded the audience’s attention.

Peevish cross, complaining, irritable; contrary Children often become peevish when they need a nap.

Seethe to boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed The student seethed with excited when he learned he received an A in math.

Singe to burn slightly, a burn at the end or edge The woman was terribly disappointed in the singed meatloaf.

Unique one of a kind; unequaled; unusual; found only in a given class, place, or situation Each individual’s culture is unique.

Upright vertical, straight; good; honest in a vertical position The soldier stood upright in attention.

Verify to establish the truth or accuracy of, confirm The secretary called to confirm the appointment.

Yearn to have a strong and earnest desire The man yearned to see his love again.