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22 Cards in this Set
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animated |
Definition - full of life, lively, alive, moved to action Sentence - She is so animated and full of life when she talks to me. The animated film was an action movie that kept us awake. Part of Speech - adj. or part. |
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brood |
Definition - a family of young animals, especially birds; any group having the same nature and origin; to think over in a worried, unhappy way
Sentence - We have watched the brood of turkeys grow up together in the field by our house. She brooded over the decision for many days. Part of Speech - n. or v. |
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constituent |
Definition - part of a whole, the word comes up often in political contexts: constituents are the people politicians have been elected to represent. Sentence We'll break this down into its constituent parts. Part of Speech - n. |
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culminate |
Definition - to reach a high point of development; to end, climax
Sentence - The journey will culminate with a view of the canyon on the last day. Part of Speech - v. |
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downright |
Definition - thoroughly; absolute, complete; frank, blunt
Sentence - The cat was downright determined to get his way. Part of Speech - adv. or adj. |
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drone |
Definition - 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
Sentence - The drone was buzzing above our house very slowly. Her voice was drone, like a dull computer voice. Part of Speech - n. or v. |
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goad |
Definition - to drive or urge on; something used to drive or urge on
Sentence - It was not possible to goad or herd the buck. We tried to prod the moose with the goad. Part of Speech- v. or n. |
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hanker |
Definition - feel a strong desire for or to do something
Sentence - I hanker to visit Paris one day. Part of Speech - v. |
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indulge |
Definition - to give in to a wish or desire, give oneself up to
Sentence - My dog likes to indulge in our trash can when we are gone and he gets bored. Part of Speech - v. |
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literate |
Definition - able to read and write; showing an excellent educational background; having knowledge or training
Sentence - Most people in America are literate because they have gone to school. Part of Speech- adj. |
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loom |
Definition - to come into view; to appear in exaggerated form; a machine for weaving
Sentence - I have never used a loom to make clothes. I can see something looming in the distance. Part of Speech - n. or v. |
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luster |
Definition - quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter, brilliance
Sentence - The coin has lost its luster. Part of Speech - n. |
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miscellaneous |
Definition - mixed, of different kinds
Sentence - There were miscellaneous surf boards, with lots of variety, lined up at the beach. Part of Speech - adj. |
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oration |
Definition - a public speech for a formal occasion
Sentence - The oration for Sheriff Goforth made many cry but was a beautiful speech. Part of Speech - n. |
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peevish |
Definition - cross, complaining, irritable; contrary
Sentence - Her peevish attitude made everyone upset. Part of Speech- adj. |
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seethe |
Definition - to boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed
Sentence - The substance will seethe when it is boiled. I seethed with anger when I knew I made the same mistake again. Part of Speech - v. |
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singe |
Definition - to burn slightly; a burn at the ends or edges
Sentence - Her hair was singed by the end of the hot cigar. Part of Speech - v. |
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unique |
Definition - one of a kind; unequaled; unusual; found only in a given class, place, or situation
Sentence - The car was unique in style and color. Part of Speech - adj. |
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upright |
Definition - vertical, straight; good, honest; in a vertical position
Sentence - Animals can attack when they are upright and alert. He is an upright, honest person. Part of Speech - adj. or adv. |
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verify |
Definition - to establish the truth or accuracy of, confirm
Sentence - He will verify the number of items by counting them again. Part of Speech - v. |
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yearn |
Definition - to have a strong and earnest desire Sentence - I yearn to have more than what I have right now. Part of Speech - v. |
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ingredient |
Definition - one of the materials in a mixture, recipe, or formula
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