Unit 3 Vocab - Definitions

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

culminate

Question 2

cross, complaining, irritable; contrary

Accepted Answer

peevish

Question 3

the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter.

Accepted Answer

luster

Question 4

a loafer, idler; a buzzing; a remote control device, male bee; to make a buzzing sound; to speak in a dull tone of voice

Accepted Answer

drone

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

literate

Question 6

to long for, to desire.

Accepted Answer

hanker

Question 7

to boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed.

Accepted Answer

seethe

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

loom

Question 9

family of young animals; any group having the same nature & origin; to think over in a worried, unhappy way.

Accepted Answer

brood

Question 10

mixed, of different kinds.

Accepted Answer

miscellaneous

Questions 10