Sadlier Vocabulary Unit 3- 7th Grade

to drive or urge on; something used to drive or urge on

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

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

to establish the truth or accuracy of, confirm

to boil or foam; to be excited or disturbed

an essential part; a voter who elects a representative

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

mixed, of different kinds

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

the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter

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

full of life, lively, alive; moved to action

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

a family of yound animals, especially birds; any group having the same nature and origin; to think over in a worried way

cross, complaining, irritable; contrary

thoroughly; absolute, complete; frank, blunt

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

to long (for), to desire

to burn slightly; a burn at the ends or edges

a public speech for a formal occasion