Vocabulary Workshop Unit 3

to come into view; to appear in exaggerated form; a machine for weaving

the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter

to reach a high point of development; to end, climax

vertical, straight; good, honest; in a vertical position

to burn slightly; a burn at the ends or edges

a public speech for a formal occasion

cross, complaining, irritable, contrary

a loafer, idler; buzzing or humming sound, to speak in a dull voice; remote control device

to long for, to desire

able to read and write; showing an educational background; having knowledge and training

to establish the truth or accuracy of, confirm

one of a kind; unequaled; unusual; found only in a given class, place, or situation

mixed, of different kinds

an essential part; a voter who elects a representative

to give in to a wish or desire; give oneself up to

to dive or urge on; something (a device) used to drive or urge on

a family of young animals, especially birds; a group of the same origins; worry over something

to boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed

thoroughly; absolute, complete; frank, blunt

full of life, lively, alive; moved to action