Vocabulary Unit 3

one of a kind, unequaled, unusual, found only in a given class

the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter

to long for, desire

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

to drive or urge on, something used to drive or urge on

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

cross, complaining, irritable, contrary

full of life, lively, alive; moved to action

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

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

to be able to read and write, showing an excellent education background, having knowledge

a public speech for a formal occasion

family of young animals, especially birds; any group having the same nature of origin

a loafer, idler, a buzzing or humming sound, a remote-control device

to burn slightly; a burn at the ends or edges

an essential part; a voter who elects a representative

To establish the truth or accuracy of, confirm

thoroughly; absolute, complete; frank, blunt

mixed, of different kinds

to boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed