1 Flashcards
eminent
(adj) of high reputation, outstanding
Important
bright
The eminent author recieved the Nobel Prize for literature.
voracious
(adj) desiring or consuming great quantities
greedy; very desirous
viciously competitive
After skiing, I find that I have a voracious appetite.
replete
(adj.) completlely filled or supplied with
active, full of life
The football game was replete with excitment and great plays.
automation
machine that behaves like a person
Prognosticate
(v) to predict or fortell a future event
Ray Lewis refused to prognosticate as to his margin of victory in the election
technology
(n) branch of knowledge dealing with engineering, applied science
Man may be freed from backbreaking labor by the products of scientific technology
abound
(v) to exist in great numbers
to be in a state of movement
also. abounding, abounded
The western plains used to be abound with bison before those animals were slaughtered by settlers.
automation
self operating machine or mechanism
a robot or mechanical person
The tine is approaching when human workers may be replaced by automaton.
matron
an older married woman
n. A woman who acts as a supervisor or monitor in a public institution, such as a school, hospital, or prison.(even a house)
A british scientist has prognisticated that within ten years every suburban matron will have her own robot servant.
Pig in a poke
a dissapointment
an item purchased without seeing in person
Madden “lab” access I bought online turned out the pig in a poke and I am now looking for a refund.
paradox
(n) a statement that first seems to be absurd or be self-contradictory but which may in fact turn out to be true
Also. paradoxical
One of the great paradoxes of American life is that though minory groups have suffered injustices, no where in the world have so many varied groups lived together so harmoniously
realm
a special field of something or someone; kingdom; personal domain
The Ravens defense was stingy enough as not to allow the offense to cross their realm past the 50 the whole half !
annals
(n) historical records
The annals of sports are replete with the names of black athletes.
compound
(v) to add onto
His gloom was now compounded by the failing mark on his biology exam.
tinge
(n) a trace, smattering, or slight degree
(v) to affect to a slight degree
A tinge of garlic is all that’s necessary in most recipes.
a flash in the pan
promising at the start but dissapointing
The rookie reciever recorded many TD receptions during preseason but once the season started he proved to be a flash in the pan.
badger
(v.) To harass or pester persistently
After hearing how little I had in my bank account, dad repeatedly badgers me to watch my spending.
implore
(v.) to plead urgently for aid or mercy
The guilty plaintiff implored the judge for a reduced sentence.
drudgery
(n) unpleasant, dull, or hard work
Switching jobs saved him from the drudgery of a long comute
interminable
(adj) unending
tirelessly long, tedious
The student sat through the boring lecture for what seemed an interminable fifty minutes.
perceive
(v.) to become aware of or understand something
The eminent scientist percieved many in putting the invention into practice
to pour oil on troubled waters
to make peace, to calm someone down
SAMCRO and the Myans agreed to parley in order to pour oil on troubled waters.
laconic
(adj.) expressing much in few words
also laconism, laconicism,laconical
With his breif talking style, Bill Belichick is well known for his laconic style during press conferences.
throng
a crowd
After rising to stardom Justin Beiber no longer has a private life since he is constantly attacked by a throng of 12 year old girls wherever he goes.
intrepid
(adj) brave, fearless
bold
The intrepid soldier was given a purple heart for rescuing his captain in Iraq.
accost
(v.) to approach and speak to
After being bailed out of jail Pacman Jones was accosted by a throng of reporters.
reticent
(adj.)silent; reserved
reluctant or unwilling
Ever since the kidnapping, the reticent Jax teller has been evading the club.
the sword of Damocles
a saying that someone is in imminent danger
the saying describes a thin sword hanging by a hair is over them
Although the president was the most protected man in the world, he always complained he had the sword of Damocles over him.
furtive
secret, stealthy
also furtively, furtiveness
The prisoner furtively looked over his shoulder as he attempted to escape the prison.
hapless
very unlucky, unfortunate
It may be the end of the road for Mitt Romney’s hapless campaign for president.
pyrrhic victory
a too costly victory
Named after king pyrrhus who defeated the romans but his losses were extremely heavy.
In the end the Americans captured Bagdhad in a pyrrhic victory over the insurgents.
vigilant
watchful, attentive
The vigilant citizen looked on as he noticed something fishy.
adroit
skillful
w/ hands: dexterous
Hall of fame Linebacker Ray Lewis was always known as being atroit at recognizing opposing offenses plays before they happen.
gesticulate
(v.) to move arms energetically; especially in a speech
gesticulation
Its funny how Barack Obama immitators have the art down to his gesticulations during his speeches.
pretext
(n) an exuse, alleged reason
An effort or strategy intended to conceal something.
The neocons rely on false propoganda like “weapons of mass destruction” as a pretext to going to war with Iran.
a wet blanket
one who spoils the fun
After neighbor complaints, the police were the wet blanket that put an end to our party.
avid
eager, passionate, covetous
As an avid football fan, I try to see every game the Ravens play.
cajole
to persuade, coax
flatter
lure
also. cajoling, cajoled
The sweet talker cajoled the lady to go out with him.
nuance
(n) slight differences in meaning, tone
subtelty
To be a madden challange champion, you have to be aware of every single nuance of the game.
to beard the lion in his den
