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Animated
(adj.) full of life, lively, alive; (part.) moved to action
Brood
(n.) a family of young birds; any group having same nature and origin; (v)to think over in a worried unhappy way
Culminate
(v.) to reach a high point of development; to end, climax
Downright
(adv.) thoroughly; (adj.) absolute, complete; frank, blunt
Drone
(n.) a loafer, idler; a buzzing or humming sound; a remote-control device; a male bee; (v.) to make a buzzing sound; to speak in a dull tone of voice
Goad
(v.) to drive or urge on; (n.) something used to drive or urge on
Indulge
(v.) to give i nto a wish or desire, give oneself up to
Ingredient
(n.) one of the materials in a mixture, recipe, or formula
Literate
(adj.) able to read and write; showing an excellent educational background; having knowledge or training
Loom
(v.) to come into view; to appear in exaggerated form; (n.) a machine for weaving
Luster
(n.) the quality of giving off light, brightness, glitter, brilliance
Miscellaneous
(adj.) mixed, of different kinds
Oration
(n.) a public speech for a formal occasion
Peevish
(adj.) cross, complaining, irritable; contrary
Seethe
(v.) to coil or foam; to be excited or disturbed