vocab 4

Wanting to purchase a ring full of ______, the groom examined each diamond carefully in the light.

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

As a teacher, Joan was constantly looking for positive ways to _______ her students into reading more.

to establish the truth or accuracy of, confirm

The homesick woman began to ______ for a trip to see her parents.

a loafer, idler; a buzzing or humming sound / to make a buzzing sound; to speak in a dull tone of voice

to come into view; to appear in exaggerated form;

After the president takes his oath of office, he gave an ______ outlining his hopes for the country.

cross, complaining, irritable; contrary

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

to burn slightly

vertical, straight

the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter, sheen

As I was daydreaming in class, the teacher's voice continued to ________ on in the backround.

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