Vocabulary Unit 3 summithillUnit 3 summithill词汇.pptVIP

Vocabulary Unit 3 animated(an i mat ed) Definition – (adj) full of life, lively, alive The graphics in video games are always animated. brood Definition – (n) a family of young animals, especially birds; (v) to think over in a worried, unhappy way The mother duck watched over her brood. culminate(cul mi nate) Definition – (v) to reach a high point of development; to end We put on a play to culminate our unit of study on the environment. downright(down right) Definition – (adv) thoroughly (adj) absolute, complete, blunt The actor was downright convincing. drone Definition – (n) a loafer, idler; a buzzing or humming sound; a male bee (v) to make a buzzing sound; to speak in a dull tone of voice A male bee is called a drone. goad Definition – (v) to drive or urge on; (n) something used to drive or urge on The herder used a goad to move the cattle. indulge(in dulge) Definition - (v) to give in to a wish or desire; give oneself up to Who can resist the urge to indulge in dessert? ingredient(in gre di ent) Definition – (n) one of the materials in a mixture, recipe, or formula Flour is the first ingredient and then we can add the eggs. literate(lit er ate) Definition – (adj) able to read and write; having knowledge or training Can both the student and the dog be literate? loom Definition – (v) to come into view; to appear in an exaggerated form (n) a machine for weaving The loom was used to make a rug. luster(lus ter) Definition – (n) the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter The polished stones gave off a luster. miscellaneous(mis cel la ne ous) Definition – (adj) mixed, of different kinds A drawer filled with miscellaneous items was found in the kitchen. oration(or a tion) Definition – (n) a public speech for a formal occasion An oration is given at the college graduation. peevish(pee vish) Definiton – (adj) cross, complaining, irritable He will lose his friends if he continues to be so peevish. seethe Definition - (v) to boil or foam; to be